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AJ03 VMF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

245,144 mi
Last recorded245,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 245,144 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 245,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 227,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 210,513 miles

Front Wiper smeary.

Offside Front Shocker has leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 186,504 miles

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 5 Apr 2014 164,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 164,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 145,691 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,551 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm and uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre has uneven tread on inner edge and nailed

oil level low at time of test

rear number plate dis coloured

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,333 miles

Oil leak

both wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,130 miles

front screen chipped

rear number plate slightly defective

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,701 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 VMF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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