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FC03 NRF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NRF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,439 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 135,025 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 135,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 134,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 131,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 125,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,465 miles

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

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

corrosion taking place to front and rear suspension components and rear inner sill sections - will become excessive if left.

engine management light illuminated, indicating a fault.

front brakes binding slightly, advise repair.

o/s headlamp lens faded, slightly affecting beam image.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,196 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 12,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,634 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,634 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 911,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,641 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,808 miles

fuel neck to tank, breather pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,090 miles

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

n-s-r tyre perishing

o-s-r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,083 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,406 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,406 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)

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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FC03 NRF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 NRF, 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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FC03 NRF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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