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AD03 FVT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,899 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,905 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 145,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount or bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,713 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 129,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 129,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,541 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 121,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 112,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 102,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,076 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,690 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 52,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 48,095 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 FVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FVT, 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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What year was AD03 FVT registered?

AD03 FVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is AD03 FVT safe to buy?

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