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AP03 LKK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,509 mi
Last recorded98,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension components and underbody, has been treated with a copious amount of underseal .

Fail 5 Sep 2025 98,508 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake excessively binding front and rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,109 miles

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

light brake bind on all four brakes.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 94,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 91,759 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 65,402 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ n/s and o/s front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Fail 13 May 2013 65,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ n/s and o/s front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 16 May 2012 54,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 43,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,587 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 LKK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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