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AY53 YKU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 93,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 93,862 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 92,740 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 92,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,372 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,081 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 14 Jun 2013 85,353 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,608 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,608 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,154 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 YKU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

AY53 YKU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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