MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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.
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.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
n/s front tyre just within min limit----inner edge
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nail in o/s rear tyre
nail in o/s rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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