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S16 VJC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 VJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 104,863 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 104,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both require clean/buff (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Damanged

Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,875 miles

Nearside Front brake binding a little

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding a little

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 95,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 61,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 58,431 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 58,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,882 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,644 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,428 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,987 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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S16 VJC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S16 VJC, 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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S16 VJC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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