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AP03 DUU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DUU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,942 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,778 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 92,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,320 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,320 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 89,689 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on their edges

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve leaking air

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres has cuts/cracks

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,451 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 85,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,174 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,847 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,259 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,250 miles

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

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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AP03 DUU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AP03 DUU, 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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AP03 DUU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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