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AO03 OFY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,225 mi
Last recorded117,225 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed, just outside a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam axle, both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front under tray insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,687 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 101,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,974 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,804 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 96,804 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,568 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,589 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OFY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

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

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