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AO53 YCZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 69,517 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,184 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 29,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,511 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 YCZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

AO53 YCZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AO53 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 YCZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO53 YCZ have outstanding finance?

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