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AP03 OPY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OPY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 139,756 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 139,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 110,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 98,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,379 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,099 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 OPY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

AP03 OPY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is AP03 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 OPY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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