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AY03 XST

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XST
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,251 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 116,878 miles

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 115,157 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 24 May 2022 113,186 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 111,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 111,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,513 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed abs cable is rubbing on flexy hose no damage yet (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 109,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both head lamp aim are too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed abs cable is rubbing on flexy hose no damage yet (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 98,241 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014
Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,200 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 XST is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XST, 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 AY03 XST registered?

AY03 XST is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AY03 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XST shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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