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AK53 FMO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,555 mi
Last recorded104,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,555 miles

Front lower arm bushes are perishing

Fuel filler pipes are corroded

Handbrake travel is high

Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Exhaust centre to rear joint is leaking

Front lower arm bushes are perishing

Fuel filler pipes are corroded

Handbrake travel is high

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,121 miles

Alloy wheel on nearside front has been swapped with steel spare wheel but has same size tyre

Both inner rear sills corroded

Front brake balance as you start to press pedal alot out

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

Offside front inner cv gaiter clip slightly weeping grease

Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both inner rear sills corroded

Front brake balance as you start to press pedal alot out

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

Offside front inner cv gaiter clip slightly weeping grease

Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,531 miles

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,716 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,630 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps surface corrosion

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,194 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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AK53 FMO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK53 FMO, 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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AK53 FMO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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