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AO53 EYC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,085 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2023 139,085 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,507 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,867 miles

Offside Front head l;amp misted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 122,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head l;amp misted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 85,223 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,259 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,283 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,780 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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AO53 EYC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AO53 EYC, 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 AO53 EYC registered?

AO53 EYC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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