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AX03 VJG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VJG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 158,919 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,918 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 158,474 miles

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

Front discs worn.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 149,218 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 138,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 129,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 129,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 115,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,317 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,171 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,171 miles

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

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

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 VJG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

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

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