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AO03 VPT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VPT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,579 miles

Front suspension corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Rear suspension corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2023 121,579 miles

Front suspension corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

Rear suspension corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,686 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

catalyst weak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2022 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

catalyst weak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,440 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2021 117,440 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,192 miles

Rear chassis area's corroded

Rear inner sill area's corroded

o/s/f fog light not working & damaged

Front suspension drop link arm gaitors deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 105,190 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension drop link arm gaitors deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis area's corroded

Rear inner sill area's corroded

o/s/f fog light not working & damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,505 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged but not restricting view

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

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

Passenger wiper blade started to split

Rear chassis area's corroded

Rear inner sill area's corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,958 miles

Exhaust corroded & blowing at front

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

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

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 30 May 2017 94,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded & blowing at front

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

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

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,721 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Fuel pipe at rear corroded

Rear inner brake pads worn

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre section corroded

Fuel pipe at rear corroded

Rear inner brake pads worn

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 87,536 miles

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 29 May 2014 83,023 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 29 May 2014 83,023 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 May 2013 78,957 miles

Front tyre's wearing low.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Fail 29 May 2013 78,957 miles

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

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

Front tyre's wearing low.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s wiper blade split.

Pass 31 May 2012 74,146 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle would benifit anti-corrosion treatment

Pass 27 May 2011 69,161 miles

Drive belt cracked.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

o/s/f brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,391 miles

Front tyre's wearing low.

Fail 26 May 2009 55,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 47,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,398 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 VPT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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