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AV03 VNK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,304 miles

Fuel tank heat shield corroded

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

Rear Axel beam corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Under body has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2024 76,028 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 76,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,480 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,480 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2022 72,651 miles

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

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

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

both headlight tarnished

Fail 5 May 2022 72,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 18 May 2021 70,657 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

both headlight tarnished

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,909 miles

both headlight tarnished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 60,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 54,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,512 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,608 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 19,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,208 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 VNK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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