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AX03 EKJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,093 mi
Last recorded124,093 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 122,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,337 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 119,335 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,448 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,808 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 108,808 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,724 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,650 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,042 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,691 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear light unit - condensation

offside front tyre - stone deep embedded in tyre-wall - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low

long travel on handbrake

offside front brake disc scored slightly

offside front damper wet

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,360 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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AX03 EKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX03 EKJ, 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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What year was AX03 EKJ registered?

AX03 EKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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