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AO03 WHG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,803 miles

General Corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,770 miles

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

General Corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,809 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 97,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 87,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,819 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,882 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,036 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,627 miles

battery insecure

drive belt cracked

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,184 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,923 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 WHG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 WHG registered?

AO03 WHG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AO03 WHG safe to buy?

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