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AV53 AKZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AKZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,980 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 117,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,377 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 84,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,374 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 41,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,422 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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AV53 AKZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV53 AKZ, 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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AV53 AKZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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