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AV03 GYZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,335 mi
Last recorded185,335 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,335 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield - loose

Fail 18 Dec 2023 185,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield - loose

Pass 6 Jan 2023 164,000 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 163,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 145,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,535 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 137,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 137,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 130,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,399 miles

Nearside Front small cut in sidewall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear sub frame bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,295 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,482 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,179 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,828 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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AV03 GYZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV03 GYZ, 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 AV03 GYZ registered?

AV03 GYZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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