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2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,170 miles

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

both headlamp lenses getting cloudy

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,611 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,927 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 VFC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AU53 VFC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AU53 VFC safe to buy?

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