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AU03 UPD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,250 mi
Last recorded139,250 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 139,250 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen damage along the lower edge out of the drivers view

Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brakes have slight bind

both rear axle bushes are perished

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 127,230 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 3 May 2016 127,230 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,638 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 121,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 115,234 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 103,320 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,797 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 59,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,701 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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AU03 UPD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU03 UPD, 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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AU03 UPD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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