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SA03 LWV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,726 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 113,493 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,378 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Seats Folded Not Able To Inspect Rear Seat Belts

Fail 25 Nov 2014 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seats Folded Not Able To Inspect Rear Seat Belts

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 80,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,022 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 LWV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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