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AF03 KNV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,789 mi
Last recorded170,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KNV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 170,789 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 170,789 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 152,431 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 3 Aug 2023 152,431 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 132,486 miles

General corrosion underside and suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 132,486 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside and suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,277 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs, brake pipes and underbody

Rear tyres wearing and perishing 195/60/15

Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,277 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs, brake pipes and underbody

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing and perishing 195/60/15

Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,247 miles

general underside corrosion to all components

Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

general underside corrosion to all components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,360 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 108,360 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,139 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust and general underbody corrosion

Headlights poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,115 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,700 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,700 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres very close to legal limit

N/s/r tyre wearing uneven

O/s/r tyre heavily cracked and splits through tread

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,512 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,018 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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AF03 KNV 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 70.4%.

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 AF03 KNV, 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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AF03 KNV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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