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AV53 HCG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 78,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,557 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,833 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,880 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

offisde front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,715 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,715 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,727 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,072 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to wear bars

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,407 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 HCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green 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 AV53 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

AV53 HCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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