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DA53 AFE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,478 mi
Last recorded125,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 125,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,147 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2023 123,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cannot fully access/covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill/cannot fully access covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,919 miles

Both sills corroded and slight damage to jacking points

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear trail arm bush perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear trail arm bush perished

Spare wheel fitted time of test, same size as original

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside trail arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,579 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper just secure

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper just secure

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,424 miles

Front grill damaged/secure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suggest replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,360 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Front grill damaged/secure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suggest replace (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT/SUGGEST REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,417 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 91,951 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

advise cracking in both rear tyres

advise powersteering pipes corroded

advise underside corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

advise cracking in both rear tyres

advise powersteering pipes corroded

advise underside corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,207 miles

Front brake pads low

both front shock absorber bellows worn

both front tyres close to the legal limit

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,206 miles

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

advise front tyres tread getting low

advise oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,040 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

advise light marks to screen

advise power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,829 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside faces .

advise n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm . cracks also appearing in tread

advise o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm . cracks also appearing in tread .

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,991 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2008 58,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,827 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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DA53 AFE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA53 AFE, 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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DA53 AFE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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