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AO53 OBW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 113,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,463 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,036 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body and suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside components including body, suspension, exhaust and brakes are corroded, some heavily.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit three mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit three mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit three mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit three mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,404 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,475 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,339 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 OBW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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