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AO53 HGK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,660 mi
Last recorded119,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 119,660 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 119,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 116,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,001 miles

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in treads but within limits

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in treads but within limits

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,828 miles

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

engine covers/trays

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,100 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,923 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 HGK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGK, 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 HGK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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