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AY03 ZKJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 118,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 113,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 108,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 105,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,247 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,656 miles

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 19 Jan 2012 56,856 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,957 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 42,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,380 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing very slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,883 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc 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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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