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AV03 PHA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,799 mi
Last recorded172,799 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PHA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 172,799 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 172,795 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,890 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 164,885 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 156,683 miles

headlamps have gone yellow, light output reduced

Pass 6 Apr 2016 144,314 miles

front offside inner brake pad wearing low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,579 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,735 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2014 120,725 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

head lamp lenses deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,863 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,225 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 PHA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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