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AP03 LJC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,702 mi
Last recorded167,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front plus both rear brakes slightly binding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 167,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front plus both rear brakes slightly binding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 154,445 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly discolored

Fail 12 Jan 2023 154,445 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses slightly discolored

Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,964 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 141,964 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills /Surrounding areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills /Surrounding areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside/Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 3 Jul 2019 112,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,857 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension bushes perished

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension bushes perished

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 80,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,372 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,110 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 42,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,392 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 28 Jul 2007 22,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,684 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 LJC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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