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AO53 HGP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HGP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,374 miles

Front oil misting

Rear brake pipe slight pitted both

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 78,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,480 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,890 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,426 miles

Hand brake operation stiff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,636 miles

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

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 49,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,526 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,847 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,986 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre getting low tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre getting low tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,445 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 HGP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

AO53 HGP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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