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AO03 OFT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,524 mi
Last recorded162,524 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 162,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 152,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 140,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 129,550 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,782 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 114,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 98,925 miles

Both front shock absorb er dust covers split

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,925 miles

Both front shock absorb er dust covers split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,236 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2011 84,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid between max and min

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,894 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,138 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 OFT 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 75%.

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 AO03 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

AO03 OFT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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