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AP03 LKJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section just before rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill beside trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,074 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section just before rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill beside trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,015 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,419 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,457 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 10 Apr 2008 41,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,788 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 LKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

AP03 LKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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