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AY53 YYB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YYB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 83,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,926 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,925 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2020 82,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,983 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,509 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,456 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,725 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,120 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,423 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,108 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 YYB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

Is AY53 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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