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AP53 HDC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,375 miles

Heat shield broken and resting on exhaust

O/S door check strap broken

Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,244 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Heat shield broken and resting on exhaust

O/S door check strap broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal excessive travel

Heat shield broken and resting on exhaust

O/s door check strap broken

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,450 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,165 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,912 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 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AP53 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

AP53 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AP53 HDC safe to buy?

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