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AV53 HGO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,763 mi
Last recorded105,763 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HGO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,763 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light broke

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 105,737 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light broke

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,156 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 104,156 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,236 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 97,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,150 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at3mm 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,949 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear @ 3mm 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88v Goodyear. 2mm tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Braking system leaking Brake pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88v Goodyear. 2mm tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,238 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,601 miles

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

n/s front C V joint worn...

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,364 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 HGO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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