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AP53 HDH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HDH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,587 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded+ (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,587 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded+ (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lights slight cross function (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 79,896 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 79,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,597 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,945 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 57,034 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 57,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 54,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,684 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split. 3. Slight binding on offside front brakes.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,249 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,127 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,373 miles

offside front brake pads becoming worn approx 3-4000 miles left in them

Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,963 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 HDH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDH, 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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AP53 HDH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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