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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
General Information
- Registration OV53GXJ
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model COROLLA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expired 14 Dec 2024
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,488 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded bothg front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake excessively binding both front and rear (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear under body rusted and tank straps
- Rear reversing lamp inop
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,628 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,267 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,978 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,192 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,985 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018 4 Jul 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (1.8.A.1b)
4 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,855 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,855 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,612 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
6 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,817 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 4 Jul 202621 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,295 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 4 Jul 20261 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,660 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 4 Jul 202626 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
26 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,798 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 4 Jul 202630 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,413 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 4 Jul 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,788 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 4 Jul 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,992 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009 4 Jul 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,534 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,035 MI
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OV53GXJ was registered on 2003-10-25
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