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AJ53 CHZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 113,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 109,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,578 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,914 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,914 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,184 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,371 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 65,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,162 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AJ53 CHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 CHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 CHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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