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AP53 JDZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,376 mi
Last recorded135,376 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JDZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,376 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 135,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,060 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,025 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise wipers leaving slight lines on screen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,352 miles

both nearside tyre sidewalls slightly scrubbed

front discs heavily undercut, advise minimum thickness check.

moderate engine oil leak from timing chain cover/tensioner area.

offside front outer CV boot weeping grease.

offside rear outer brake pad 80/85% worn, borderline pass.

rear discs slightly undercut.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 66,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyre sidewalls slightly scrubbed

front discs heavily undercut, advise minimum thickness check.

moderate engine oil leak from timing chain cover/tensioner area.

offside front outer CV boot weeping grease.

offside rear outer brake pad 80/85% worn, borderline pass.

rear discs slightly undercut.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,380 miles

oil leak from rear of engine - timing cover end.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,200 miles

Fronr brake discs slightly undercut.

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 JDZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JDZ, 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 JDZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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