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AU03 XVB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 160,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 154,573 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 148,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted tread

Fail 7 Aug 2017 129,963 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre distorted tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 123,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,450 miles

front brakes binding slightly

n/s rear tyre wearing close too limit

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,585 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,769 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,727 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 XVB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XVB, 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 AU03 XVB registered?

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

Is AU03 XVB safe to buy?

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