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AX03 VJF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,964 mi
Last recorded146,964 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VJF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 146,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,633 miles

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 141,632 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 136,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 136,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,198 miles

Nearside Front anti roll linkage wearing ;advise replace

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger areas / inner sills advise attention (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll linkage wearing ;advise replace

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger areas / inner sills advise attention (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,833 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both sides inner sill areas corroding close to susp mounting areas

Rear brake pipes corroding

general corrosion underside

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

rear inner sills corroding

underside soiled

Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,761 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

rear inner sills corroding

underside soiled

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

generaly corroded underside

underside soiled advise clean

Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,668 miles

exhaust rusty in places

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 98,668 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,548 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear seatbelt blocked by dog gaurd I removed dog gaurd to pass the test

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,541 miles

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

Rear number plate is peeling and stained

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,205 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 37,205 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

nail in tyre

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 VJF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VJF, 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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AX03 VJF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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