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DA03 ZJZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,738 mi
Last recorded60,738 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides Front and Rear 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 59,540 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 59,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear Bumper dent damaged / scratches

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,291 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre as marked ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 56,267 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,229 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,842 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

rear bumper insecure / damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper split/worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,384 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,469 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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DA03 ZJZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DA03 ZJZ, 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 DA03 ZJZ registered?

DA03 ZJZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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