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AK03 PPV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,784 mi
Last recorded182,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PPV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 182,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded round back box

n/s/f headlight cloudy

Pass 3 Jul 2017 179,101 miles

003 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front (LENS VERY MISTY, JUST GOT BEAM PATTERN) [1.7.5a]

004 Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside Rear (on 3.3mm) [4.1.E.1]

Fail 27 Jun 2017 179,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS VERY MISTY, JUST GOT BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 176,136 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 176,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 172,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 168,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking depth ok

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jun 2014 168,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking depth ok

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 164,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 159,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 155,650 miles

front number plate deteriorating at top

Fail 11 Apr 2011 155,650 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate deteriorating at top

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,078 miles

excess park brake travel .but both rear wheels locking when park brake applied

front number plate deteriorating at top

Pass 9 Apr 2009 144,625 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 144,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 119,550 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 119,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,490 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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AK03 PPV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK03 PPV, 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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AK03 PPV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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