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AP53 JFZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,714 mi
Last recorded37,714 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 37,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside, discs slight lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 37,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside, discs slight lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside .offside wiper arm not touching screen fully. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 33,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs have lip

Pass 15 Dec 2023 28,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, discs have lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 24,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on side,. ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 20,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,010 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 19,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 17,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 2003 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 16,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 13,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 11,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 9,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 8,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 7,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 6,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 4,449 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 JFZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 JFZ registered?

AP53 JFZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AP53 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 JFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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