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AV03 PHF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PHF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 138,703 miles

ADVISE HEADLIGHT LENSES CLEANED

ENGINE NOISEY (HAS CAMBELT BEEN CHANGED)

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

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

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

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

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

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

dificult to view rear pads

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low (just off scrappers)

inner edge of front tyres wearing

rear brake backplates in poor condition fronts detiorated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE HEADLIGHT LENSES CLEANED

ENGINE NOISEY (HAS CAMBELT BEEN CHANGED)

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

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

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

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

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

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

dificult to view rear pads

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low (just off scrappers)

inner edge of front tyres wearing

rear brake backplates in poor condition fronts detiorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

engine management light on

engine noisey

from limited view rear brake pads getting low

hand brake travel could be better

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen ok

oil leak

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight damage n/s/f under arch panel

Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

no brake test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs are worn & pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,546 miles

engine management light on

rear no plate could be better

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,311 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover broken and slightly insecure

n/s/r wheel slightly binding on

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover broken and slightly insecure

n/s/r wheel slightly binding on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,434 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,666 miles

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

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 PHF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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