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AO53 OCC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OCC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 113,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,075 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,075 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 83,389 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,054 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,077 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,379 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,379 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,403 miles

brakes binding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,149 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

front brakes have slight brake bind.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,654 miles

slight scuffing noise heard from o/s/f wheel after roadtest.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,487 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,757 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 OCC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

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

Is AO53 OCC safe to buy?

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