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OV53VRF
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VRF
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model COROLLA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,551 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,943 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,829 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,050 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,787 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,781 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,576 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,799 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 1 Jul 202617 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,860 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,702 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,375 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,666 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,807 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 1 Jul 202618 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,239 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,851 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 1 Jul 202619 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,341 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 1 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,885 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 1 Jul 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,021 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,619 MI
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OV53VRF was registered on 2003-10-31
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