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SA03 PWE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,049 mi
Last recorded109,049 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 PWE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,049 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,049 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,253 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,208 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 93,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,384 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 88,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs slightly corrorded

n/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs slightly corrorded

n/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing un-even

Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,653 miles

handbrake only nolding good on the 8th knotch

Fail 23 Mar 2006 18,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PWE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue 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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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