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AY03 ZHR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,186 mi
Last recorded110,186 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZHR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,186 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,215 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,215 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,231 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,494 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 130,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,478 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,125 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 ZHR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY03 ZHR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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