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AK53 HNU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,823 mi
Last recorded172,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 172,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 167,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,364 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust back box outer skin slightly damaged

Central Rear heat shield slightly loose (not likely to become detached)

Nearside Rear break slightly binding

Offside Rear break slightly binding

Fail 20 Sep 2019 157,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust back box outer skin slightly damaged

Central Rear heat shield slightly loose (not likely to become detached)

Nearside Rear break slightly binding

Offside Rear break slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,045 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,657 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre has uneven wear,nsr has slight lift in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,484 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre has uneven wear,nsr has slight lift in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,273 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 HNU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HNU, 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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What year was AK53 HNU registered?

AK53 HNU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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