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AD03 UCU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

n/s/f headlamp aim pattern weak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 146,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lense faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

n/s/f headlamp aim pattern weak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2016 146,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired fowling suspension (3.4.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside hand brake only just met

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,609 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage taped over o/s/r 1/4

hand brake mechanism/cables stiff

Fail 19 Aug 2015 135,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage taped over o/s/r 1/4

hand brake mechanism/cables stiff

Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 121,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,747 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 110,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,911 miles

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre split on outer side

nearside front wiper blade split

power steering belt perished

rear wiper blade split and rear washer not working

Fail 16 Aug 2012 96,911 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre split on outer side

nearside front wiper blade split

power steering belt perished

rear wiper blade split and rear washer not working

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 52,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,061 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 UCU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

AD03 UCU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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