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AU53 VFA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,263 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear outer brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,390 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,103 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,045 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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AU53 VFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU53 VFA, 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 AU53 VFA registered?

AU53 VFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AU53 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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