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AO03 UTH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UTH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,840 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 130,840 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,845 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts slight cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 121,806 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts slight cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,604 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 112,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever travel suggests adjustment required.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 93,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front wiper starting to smear

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 84,214 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear pipe corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 18 May 2012 64,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 56,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,069 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 48,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,045 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 UTH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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