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AF03 PVP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,378 mi
Last recorded79,378 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PVP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,378 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 79,378 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 76,027 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 76,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,740 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 74,270 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,655 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 70,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 69,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,211 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,016 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 PVP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVP, 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 AF03 PVP registered?

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

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