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AM53 AYJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,349 mi
Last recorded124,349 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,349 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 124,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 120,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,732 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,355 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 106,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,327 miles

Both front side repeaters starting to discolor.

Corrosion located on both inner rear lower sills.

Exhaust center silencer baffles loose and vibrating.

Exhaust center silencer/rear silencer join displaying a slight gas leak.

Front brake pads unevenly worn and o/s/f brake pads low.

Vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,327 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters splitt. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front side repeaters starting to discolor.

Corrosion located on both inner rear lower sills.

Exhaust center silencer baffles loose and vibrating.

Exhaust center silencer/rear silencer join displaying a slight gas leak.

Front brake pads unevenly worn and o/s/f brake pads low.

Vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,539 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,154 miles

n/s front tyre just within min limit----inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,248 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 56,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,718 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,191 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,368 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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AM53 AYJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM53 AYJ, 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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AM53 AYJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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