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SA03 AAJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,138 mi
Last recorded114,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 AAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner upper wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 66,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 62,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,625 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 46,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,590 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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SA03 AAJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SA03 AAJ, 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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SA03 AAJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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