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AO53 ZKG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brakes heavy

various suspension and under body panels corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,263 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut in treads and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes slightly heavy (1.2.1 (f))

h/brake lever comes up high but not to stop

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,172 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas around rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 90,172 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas around rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

chip in windscreen

headlamps foggy not affecting beam image

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplink upper dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

chip in windscreen

handbrake has high travel

headlamps foggy not affecting beam image

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,643 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,828 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,172 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,417 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 62,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,709 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,428 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 48,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,810 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 ZKG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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