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AD03 FVS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,747 mi
Last recorded56,747 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,747 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded after brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 55,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system just after brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded after brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2023 55,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy also beam image slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy also beam image slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside components including rear axle, coil springs, rear inner sills

Fail 26 Oct 2022 54,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked and open to cords/plies 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy also beam image slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly foggy also beam image slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside components including rear axle, coil springs, rear inner sills

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,476 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished, surface started perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started perishing 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside outer edge in tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective can not see kick up point (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective can not see kick up point (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished, surface started perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started perishing 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside outer edge in tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,812 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,484 miles

BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre perishing in Tread Area.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,800 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,387 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,382 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,263 miles

BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,133 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

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

O/S Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 45,263 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with varying amounts of pitting/scoring.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and fitted on Steel Rim.

Fail 2 May 2014 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with varying amounts of pitting/scoring.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and fitted on Steel Rim.

O/S/F Tyre perishing.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,834 miles

age cracks in n/s/f tyre.

both rear discs pitted on inner faces.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

slight age cracks in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,364 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded.

slight age cracks in sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs slightly corroded.

slight age cracks in sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,991 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks in the tread and outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,949 miles

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have slight age cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,106 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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AD03 FVS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD03 FVS, 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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AD03 FVS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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