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AY03 YFL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,954 miles

Drive belt has age cracks

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

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front driveshaft oil is leaking.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear axle torsion bar is corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,730 miles

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough on rotation

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,997 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,253 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,295 miles

slight uneven tread o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,131 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 YFL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

AY03 YFL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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