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AX53 EWJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,765 mi
Last recorded138,765 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 138,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,804 miles

Body panels damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,706 miles

Body panels damaged.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,830 miles

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

all 4 tyres on legal limit

brakepipes surface rust

coil springs coroded

wipers smearing

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body panels damaged.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,935 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,088 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Outer sills not checked becaue plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,100 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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AX53 EWJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX53 EWJ, 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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AX53 EWJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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