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AV03 MMU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,337 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emission not tested (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2023 98,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 87,348 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 87,348 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,684 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,227 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split and leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,101 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread area

REC:wheel alignment check

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges and splitting within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges and splitting within tread. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres splitting within tread.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges and splitting within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges and splitting within tread. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres splitting within tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,283 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,233 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,730 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 MMU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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