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AO53 HVR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 142,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 137,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,094 miles

both front headlights tarnished and becoming dull

Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front headlights tarnished and becoming dull

Pass 9 May 2016 121,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 109,853 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 109,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 46,093 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 46,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,783 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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 HVR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

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

Is AO53 HVR safe to buy?

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