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AO53 FVW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,067 mi
Last recorded100,067 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,067 miles

Battery Unsecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,067 miles

Battery Unsecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,338 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,338 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2009 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside front tyre is slightly deteriated on inner edge

offside rear chassis is slightly corroded

rear panel is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,673 miles

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

offside front tyre is slightly deteriated on inner edge

offside rear chassis is slightly corroded

rear panel is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,833 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 FVW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

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

Is AO53 FVW safe to buy?

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