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AU53 VLX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high, would recommend adjustment

underbody corroded inner and outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2023 113,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH, RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY/ INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,501 miles

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

sills, backing sills corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 107,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

sills, backing sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust minor leak, coil springs corroded

sills, backing sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,097 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,430 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,107 miles

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,069 miles

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)

Rear registration plate showing slight deterioration

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,252 miles

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,119 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 VLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

AU53 VLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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