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AP03 OPZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,257 mi
Last recorded105,257 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OPZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 100,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 100,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,443 miles

Front both lens deteriorated effecting beam image

Offside Front spot lamp lens broken

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

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,442 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front battery slightly insecure

Front both lens deteriorated effecting beam image

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front spot lamp lens broken

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

Rear high level brake light not working

hand brake lever high

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,304 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Battery slightly insecure

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,856 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,680 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,680 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,638 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,638 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,882 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 OPZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

AP03 OPZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is AP03 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 OPZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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