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AX53 AVL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 175,042 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlight beam image poor but visible

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight beam image poor but visible

Offside wiper arm fouling on the bonnet but not affecting its operation

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Mar 2022 155,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 131,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,921 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 109,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside headlight beam image poor but visible

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,835 miles

offside front tyre 2.5mm and worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - bald

Fail 14 Mar 2019 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside front brake starting to bind

offside front tyre 2.5mm and worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - bald

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,839 miles

unable to fully check rear seatbelt - child seat fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions not done due to exhaust condition

nearside front brake binding

unable to fully check rear seatbelt - child seat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,905 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 62,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2014 53,462 miles

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKING

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,117 miles

Rear registration plate starting to seperate

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,169 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,735 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,821 miles

advise rear number plate starting to separate

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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AX53 AVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX53 AVL, 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 AX53 AVL registered?

AX53 AVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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