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AO03 OFW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OFW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear MID HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK DRIVE SHARFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,779 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 118,779 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure REAR SILENCER DETACHED. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,928 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,745 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear brakes have slight restriction

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,455 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear brakes have slight restriction

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement and offside (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,260 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,613 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,613 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,219 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small perishing cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,499 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,972 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres gettiing low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,985 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 OFW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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