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2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 ADM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,230 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear, inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

eml on - car reg before July 2003

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

eml on - car reg before July 2003

Fail 28 Jan 2025 106,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

eml on - car reg before July 2003

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,541 miles

MIL indicates a malfunction.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,863 miles

Engine management light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear full size spare wheel fitted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,661 miles

Engine MIL lamp illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2021 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL lamp illuminated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,170 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jan 2018 45,807 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 35,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 12,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,815 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 11,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,328 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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234 ADM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 234 ADM, 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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234 ADM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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