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AO03 USB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 USB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,255 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.93 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2.42% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,378 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,728 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 75,728 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip on screen

Fail 22 Oct 2021 69,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip on screen

Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 64,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 62,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,400 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2018 60,400 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 1 May 2017 59,034 miles

both headlights deteriorated

idle speed high

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,862 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,324 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 USB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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