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AU03 UPM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,603 mi
Last recorded174,603 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UPM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 174,603 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 174,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 171,543 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 171,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 169,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 169,458 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,731 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,048 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perishing on treads and sidewalls

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2018 139,048 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perishing on treads and sidewalls

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,762 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,762 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,410 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,798 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 125,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 115,833 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 115,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,591 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,994 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 UPM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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