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AP03 LKX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,653 mi
Last recorded169,653 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 169,653 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 168,265 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 166,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,005 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,044 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,044 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing track rod end ball joint nut not locked (split pin missing) (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing track rod end ball joint nut not locked (split pin missing) (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,479 miles

slight exhaust blow rear pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,479 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight exhaust blow rear pipe

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,606 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close tyre wear indicators

rear o/s tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,194 miles

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

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

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

air freshener removed for test

tax disc holder moved for test

n/s rear tyre worn close tyre wear indicators

rear o/s tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,776 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges...

wipers smear....

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,747 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 21 Jun 2006 19,405 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 LKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

AP03 LKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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