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AP03 NZB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,693 mi
Last recorded119,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,693 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,179 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 108,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE MAIN BEAM TO HIGH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,574 miles

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Fail 4 Jan 2016 104,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,675 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 91,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,543 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 NZB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

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

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