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AP03 LJY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 77,128 miles

Covers fitted

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed prior to inspection.

Fail 12 May 2025 77,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed prior to inspection.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,929 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 75,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 73,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,016 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate corroding

Offside Rear back plate corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,115 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,622 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroded, but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/s/f brake has slight bind

N/s/f tyre perished

O/s outer c/v joint knocks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded/scorred

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 50,622 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroded, but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/s/f brake has slight bind

N/s/f tyre perished

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

O/s outer c/v joint knocks

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded/scorred

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,957 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroded, but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/s outer c/v joint knocks

O/s wiper split

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

Rear brake discs corroded/scorred

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear inner sill areas corroded, but not considered excessive

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/s outer c/v joint knocks

O/s wiper split

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

Rear brake discs corroded/scorred

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly low reading

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

offside front brake pad wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,427 miles

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 little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s c/v joint knocks

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s c/v joint knocks

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,539 miles

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

front brake disc's worn/lipped

managment light on

o/s wiper blade split

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,621 miles

front brake imbalance high poss front calipers sized one side

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 21,660 miles

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

both f/tyres cut out on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,660 miles

both f/tyres cut out on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,350 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 LJY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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