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SA03 LXE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,582 mi
Last recorded108,582 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,582 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 107,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres cracked/perished advise replacement

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,109 miles

Under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,199 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,199 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,272 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,657 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,703 miles

discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,463 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 62,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,046 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,818 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 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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