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AO03 VRR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,563 mi
Last recorded151,563 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 151,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and both rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 141,557 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 141,557 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,119 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 137,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,405 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2011 128,720 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 128,720 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 122,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 119,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 108,857 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 108,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,822 miles

rear number plate in very poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2007 101,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate in very poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,546 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 VRR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

AO03 VRR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AO03 VRR safe to buy?

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