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AY03 OVT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 109,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Fail 13 Dec 2025 109,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,921 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2025 99,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,654 miles

Parking brake reserve travel @ limit

Pass 8 Jan 2022 79,150 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has no reserve

Pass 4 Jan 2020 74,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,832 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,832 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,590 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 68,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,943 miles

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both rear tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,618 miles

Front no.plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,657 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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AY03 OVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 OVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 OVT registered?

AY03 OVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is AY03 OVT safe to buy?

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