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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2003
57.7% pass rate
from 9,125 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (26% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies) (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Brakes (8.9% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (16% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.055% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Cable (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.022% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.077% fail on Sub-frame (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.077% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition (12% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (32% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.011% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition (40% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.055% fail on Undertray
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts (65% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.055% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Body (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
    • 0.077% fail on Seats (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's door (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
    • 0.022% fail on Cabs
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.011% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Dropside
        • 0.011% fail on Other dropside component
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Power steering (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pump
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.077% fail on Condition
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
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