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AY03 ZHN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,023 mi
Last recorded136,023 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZHN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 136,023 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 136,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 126,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,759 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,756 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,089 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,987 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,685 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,684 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,852 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,795 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 ZHN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

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