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AO53 MYA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MYA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,219 miles

4x Coil Springs corroded

Both sides rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil Leak

Underbody corroded in places

Various brake pipes corroded

Vehicle body damaged all around

Fail 2 Oct 2017 183,319 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust gas leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

4x Coil Springs corroded

Both sides rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil Leak

Underbody corroded in places

Various brake pipes corroded

Vehicle body damaged all around

Pass 23 Sep 2016 159,314 miles

2x Rear Coil springs corroded

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides close to fail limit (3.5.1g)

Underbody Corroded in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 159,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2x Rear Coil springs corroded

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate damaged

Underbody Corroded in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 142,170 miles

2X Front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,278 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,736 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2011 110,736 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)

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 97,840 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,818 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise on rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2008 71,818 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

advise on rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,625 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 MYA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

AO53 MYA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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