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AY53 YLD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,501 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 99,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,547 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,203 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,035 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both sides rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,810 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,882 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 YLD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLD, 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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AY53 YLD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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