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AP53 JEO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,651 mi
Last recorded124,651 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JEO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,651 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 124,650 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,070 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear axle bushes starting to perrish

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to carseat base fitted

wipers clearing fine but split at ends

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,386 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,686 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,469 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,723 miles

rear box slight blowing

rear brakes slightly sticking

slight cv joint knocking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,252 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,252 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,463 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 JEO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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