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SA03 LXV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,790 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 68,769 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,585 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,706 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,119 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,877 miles

BEAM IMAGE VERY FAINT ON BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,755 miles

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

nearside front wheel slight bind

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 53,855 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,392 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,865 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 LXV 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 64%.

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

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