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AO03 DVY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 142,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension rusty

chassis rusty front and rear

Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,965 miles

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2019 137,958 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,472 miles

both front brake discs are worn

centre exhaust heat shield broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components are corroded

signs of offside front brake discs getting hot

Fail 3 Feb 2018 135,471 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs are worn

centre exhaust heat shield broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components are corroded

signs of offside front brake discs getting hot

Pass 14 Feb 2017 132,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,076 miles

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)

some surface rusting to rear underside

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,467 miles

o/s/r wheel slight buckle

tested in wet condistion

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,473 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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AO03 DVY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO03 DVY, 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 AO03 DVY registered?

AO03 DVY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AO03 DVY safe to buy?

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