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DA53 AFO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,567 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has run flat damage to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has a nail in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has run flat damage to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has a nail in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 125,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,502 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 112,502 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,132 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,315 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 50,315 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,909 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,321 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 AFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DA53 AFO, 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 AFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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