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AJ03 GYW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,174 mi
Last recorded69,174 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,157 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 15 Apr 2019 60,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre very heavily perished

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 58,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily perished - 195/60 R15 88V

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

front tyres perished

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,965 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight bind nearside front brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyrte perrished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill cover fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyrte perrished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,728 miles

front and rear number plates starting too delaminate

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,276 miles

2 engine oil leaks (possibly 3) from cam cover gasket and chain tensioner gasket (and possibly from sump gasket)

Both rear tyres perrished and hard (2002 date stamped) offside rear has 'feathered 'tread to inner edge.

Rear brake pads well worn

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,812 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,015 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,105 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 GYW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AJ03 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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