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SA03 LXM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LXM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,973 miles

Handbrake just making pass criteria

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,122 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,189 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on innside face

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,164 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 LXM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

SA03 LXM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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