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SA03 AAY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,196 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,193 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,223 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,833 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 AAY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AAY, 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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What year was SA03 AAY registered?

SA03 AAY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is SA03 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 AAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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