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AV53 GKX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked in swept area behind interior mirror,

Fail 26 Sep 2017 150,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked in swept area behind interior mirror,

Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

engine oil level very low

large crack in windscreen not in drivers view at time of inspection

perish/ cracking in n/s/r tyre tread

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Fail 23 Sep 2016 134,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

engine oil level very low

large crack in windscreen not in drivers view at time of inspection

perish/ cracking in n/s/r tyre tread

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,797 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 23 Sep 2015 118,797 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 26 Sep 2014 103,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perish/cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,262 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perish/cracking in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,422 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perish/cracking between tread

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,062 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 GKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKX, 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 AV53 GKX registered?

AV53 GKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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