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AJ53 MXU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,087 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 93,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed majer leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 76,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,793 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,156 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,616 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

clutch slipping

Fail 17 Dec 2018 50,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

clutch slipping

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,474 miles

Nearside Front headlamp fogged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front headlamp fogged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock dust covers deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,104 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 41,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,925 miles

Nearside wiper split

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 6,592 miles

Nearside wiper blade small split but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 4,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,730 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 MXU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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