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AK53 TAU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,201 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 95,201 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,482 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,568 miles

nearside front brake slightly grabbing.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,088 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,088 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 28,164 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,143 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 TAU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 TAU registered?

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

Is AK53 TAU safe to buy?

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