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AV03 GLJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,288 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 116,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorating

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,160 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,806 miles

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,806 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,826 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,601 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,921 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,241 miles

front brake pads low †both front tyres low tread

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,577 miles

brake fluid level low

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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AV03 GLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV03 GLJ, 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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AV03 GLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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