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SA03 BZW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,073 mi
Last recorded110,073 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,207 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,514 miles

heavy surface corr to rear axle

osr brake slightly binding

wear and corr to front discs

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,514 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing 3 missing from osf wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corr to rear axle

osr brake slightly binding

wear and corr to front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,305 miles

front discs lipped pads getting low

handbrake high

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,343 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 25,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,851 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 BZW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

SA03 BZW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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