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AU03 WBE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WBE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 156,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,249 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose pinched between strut and anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Oct 2024 139,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose pinched between strut and anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,844 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 131,844 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,274 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met......may need adjustment.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,275 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL FOUR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT BINDS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,999 miles

Offside Rear Wheel makes scraping noise when rotated, investigation advised

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear heatshield loose but is still secure

Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,998 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel makes scraping noise when rotated, investigation advised

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear heatshield loose but is still secure

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,118 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,964 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 87,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,041 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 WBE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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