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AO03 YMR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

100,167 mi
Last recorded100,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YMR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel higher than expected

n/s track rod end has play close to limit

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 80,155 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 80,151 miles

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 76,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 74,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 72,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,275 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,247 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 63,247 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 60,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,936 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2014 51,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2013 47,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,731 miles

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

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

OSR / NSR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED DEGREDATION

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,731 miles

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

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

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

OSR / NSR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED DEGREDATION

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,318 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 YMR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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