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AY53 YKW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,534 mi
Last recorded78,534 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,817 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,677 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,129 miles

Both rear springs are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,778 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)

aux belt is cracking

front discs are lipped pads are 50% worn

rear pads are 50% worn

sidewall perished n/s/r

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,479 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,129 miles

rear pads 50 percent worn discs liped

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,894 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 29 Sep 2009 28,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,122 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 YKW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY53 YKW?

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What year was AY53 YKW registered?

AY53 YKW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AY53 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YKW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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