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SA03 ACV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,415 mi
Last recorded146,415 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 146,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 140,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENSE GOING DULL (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENSE GOING DULL (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 140,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENSE GOING DULL (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENSE GOING DULL (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 135,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 134,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 126,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,897 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads have limited life.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 58,381 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ACV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ACV, 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 ACV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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