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AP03 HWS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HWS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,538 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around edge of tread/sidewalls

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked around edge of tread/sidewalls

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,034 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,608 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R, unable to check seat belt

Fail 2 Feb 2013 60,608 miles

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R, unable to check seat belt

Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,207 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,778 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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AP03 HWS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HWS, 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 AP03 HWS registered?

AP03 HWS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AP03 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 HWS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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