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AK53 TBU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 100,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 100,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 98,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,320 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,490 miles

Nearside Front slight outer tyre sidewall damage

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,242 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,063 miles

NSR wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre lightly worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre has deep cut to tread (Heavy Advise)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,119 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,844 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 TBU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

AK53 TBU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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