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AO53 ZMV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,274 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 133,274 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged has split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 118,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,239 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,184 miles

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

rear exhaust section corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,854 miles

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,577 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,703 miles

rear no plate disfigured

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,069 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 ZMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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