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AJ53 OTN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OTN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,726 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,884 miles

Stop lamp not working High Level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,778 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,496 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,427 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,446 miles

small cracks in rear tyre walls

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,749 miles

front brake brake pads low

rear brake pads look low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,008 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 OTN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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