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AD03 FVX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,985 mi
Last recorded161,985 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FVX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 150,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 127,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,455 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 108,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no air filter fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

near side rear tyre perished

off side front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,085 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,274 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 FVX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

AD03 FVX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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