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AV03 JWA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,305 mi
Last recorded148,305 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JWA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,305 miles

All front suspension corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 148,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All front suspension corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 144,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 May 2018 140,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 140,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,618 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2017 135,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 May 2016 127,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 111,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

head lamp lens going misty o/s and n/s

Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 54,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,598 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 JWA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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