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AJ03 GVZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle is corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,187 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 136,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,618 miles

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

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 17 Apr 2023 134,618 miles

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

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

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

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2022 132,595 miles

General underbody Corrosion including suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2021 128,710 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2020 124,325 miles

Coil spring corroded All heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion to all components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle both sides perished/cracked/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 124,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion to all components

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle both sides perished/cracked/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,823 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,896 miles

Front tyres going bald on edges

General corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,896 miles

Front tyres going bald on edges

General corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,531 miles

Rear axle bushes seperating and perished

corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs, underbody, front brake discs and suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear axle bushes seperating and perished

corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs, underbody, front brake discs and suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,480 miles

Brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,480 miles

Brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,114 miles

O/s/f wheel rim damaged

Rear no plate poor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,114 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/s/f wheel rim damaged

Rear no plate poor

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,591 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Wipers poor

Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,591 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,591 miles

All tyre pressures low

Brake pipes corroding

Rear axle bushes perished and split

Rear brakes have slight binds

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,567 miles

Rear axle bushes cracked and split

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear axle bushes cracked and split

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,535 miles

all tyres low and n/s/r nailed

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,573 miles

rear tyres worn low rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,681 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,106 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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AJ03 GVZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AJ03 GVZ, 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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AJ03 GVZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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