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S4 VOW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,822 mi
Last recorded108,822 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 VOW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 87,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,756 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil filter corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 77,756 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil filter corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,147 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,155 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion visable n/s + o/s rear off sill inner not yet excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,060 miles

battery could be secured better

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,945 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 10,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,453 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill trims fitted

wear line on inner & outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 5,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,162 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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S4 VOW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S4 VOW, 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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S4 VOW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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