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AO53 SHV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 103,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 99,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 93,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,378 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,801 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,926 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,056 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,575 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slighrtly worn

front tyres wearing low

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,586 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,586 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,889 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,981 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 SHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

AO53 SHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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