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AY03 XSE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 148,209 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,691 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,067 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,066 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 28,941 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,679 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 XSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY03 XSE, 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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AY03 XSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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