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AY53 HPA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,525 mi
Last recorded182,525 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 182,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both rear sills corroded inner and outer

Pass 24 Mar 2020 170,640 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,741 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Various corrosion over all chassis and underside

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,741 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on chassis and chaffing (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Various corrosion over all chassis and underside

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,693 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bolt missing from exhaust front pipe

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,987 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bolt missing from exhaust front pipe

Pass 4 May 2012 82,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 82,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 72,520 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,865 miles

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

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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AY53 HPA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AY53 HPA, 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 AY53 HPA registered?

AY53 HPA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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