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AU53 YFT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YFT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under car body corroded

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 51,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,247 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 17,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 13,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,891 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 YFT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc 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 AU53 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

AU53 YFT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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