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SA03 APD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,611 mi
Last recorded120,611 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 120,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 120,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 116,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has small cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2015 106,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

accident damage to offside front wing and door

Pass 12 May 2015 106,863 miles

accident damage to offside front wing and door

Pass 14 May 2014 93,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 93,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 76,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,804 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,353 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,793 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 APD 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 70.6%.

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 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 SA03 APD, 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 APD registered?

SA03 APD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SA03 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 APD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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