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SA03 PWK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,798 mi
Last recorded158,798 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 158,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2016 158,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 144,427 miles

tyre size 195 60 15 88V

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre crackingand worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak on engine oil level low

rear brake discs slightly worn

travel in park brake lever

Fail 29 Jul 2014 144,426 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre crackingand worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak on engine oil level low

rear brake discs slightly worn

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 195 60 15 88V

Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,945 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,945 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,671 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,355 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,717 miles

O/S/F Wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,837 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 PWK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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