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AP53 ENX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,216 mi
Last recorded208,216 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ENX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 208,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 208,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 178,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2024 178,135 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 160,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 159,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 150,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,391 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front brake discs wearing

Rear brake pads getting low advise replacement

Road springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,729 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Front brake imbalance on limit

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front brake pads getting low advise replacement

Offside front brake starting to bind

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Road springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,028 miles

Road springs corroded

Tyres starting to crack

Advise hand brake check

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,642 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,719 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front pads getting low advise replacement

Slight Front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,351 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,507 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,218 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded and wearing

front brake imbalance 23%

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,434 miles

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,226 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges, raised tread (advise replacement)!

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,953 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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AP53 ENX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP53 ENX, 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 AP53 ENX registered?

AP53 ENX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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