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AO53 ZVA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,434 mi
Last recorded158,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 158,434 miles

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 16 Nov 2017 150,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,997 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,172 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 23,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,891 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 ZVA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

AO53 ZVA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AO53 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ZVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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