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AY53 HPN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,711 mi
Last recorded108,711 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HPN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,711 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 108,711 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service overdue

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,857 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 91,857 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,086 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked. (0.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2021 85,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked all over. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked. (0.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,172 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 81,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,129 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,873 miles

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

tyres front both 5mm,rear both 6mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,200 miles

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,027 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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AY53 HPN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY53 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

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