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AO53 FLD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FLD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 144,083 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,969 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wear both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall bad crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,384 miles

Front no plate damaged

oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2020 133,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc scorred

both headlamps misty

handbrake travel

oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2019 129,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

park brake lever high

Fail 29 Jul 2019 129,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

park brake lever high

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,298 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 124,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,993 miles

all tyres worn low

Fail 10 Jun 2017 120,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

offside headlamp misty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake high

headlamp brackets broken

headlamp lenses misted

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 May 2015 109,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust slightly corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 31 May 2014 102,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps misted

Fail 31 May 2014 102,233 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps misted

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,521 miles

both head light brackets broken but head lights are sercure

travel on parking brake

Pass 23 May 2012 84,352 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A HIGH OPERATION

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 11 Jun 2011 76,646 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,644 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2009 56,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,060 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,944 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 FLD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLD, 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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AO53 FLD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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