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AO53 OBG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 102,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 95,349 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,542 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,707 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 84,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,836 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,299 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 OBG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 OBG registered?

AO53 OBG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 OBG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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