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AO53 ZVN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZVN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,609 miles

Both Front And Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both front headlamps opaque

Front registration plate small crack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Travel to parking brake lever

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/ 60 15 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Front And Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both front headlamps opaque

Front registration plate small crack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Travel to parking brake lever

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,948 miles

Cracks to n/s/f tyre noted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,300 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS OPAQUE

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS

CORROSION TO O/S/R- N/S/R CHASSIS

RUST TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSE FERRULES

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,649 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,123 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre cracking in treads (perished)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre cracking in treads (perished)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,023 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,718 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in treads

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,490 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 ZVN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

AO53 ZVN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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