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AY53 YKF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,650 mi
Last recorded51,650 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,438 miles

Both rear tyres over 14 years old--195/60R15

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,882 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also badly perished and cracked in primary grooves--195/60R15 ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in primary grooves--195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth good, but cracking on side walls and primary grooves--195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth good, but cracking on side walls and primary grooves--195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,309 miles

Front both head lamps poor image but kick up still just visible

Nearside Rear brake noisy on rotation

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,494 miles

Central all underside components have corrosion

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,892 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,890 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,160 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,537 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 YKF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

AY53 YKF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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