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AO53 HWC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,108 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear General corrosion to suspension components

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,351 miles

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

Rust scalling to rear chassis & under sills

Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,457 miles

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

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

Rust scalling to rear shockabsorbers

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rust scalling to rear shockabsorbers

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,798 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 66,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,266 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 HWC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

AO53 HWC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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