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SA03 VWX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,097 mi
Last recorded88,097 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,097 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,193 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front headlamps have plastic lenses which are slightly cloudy, but not enough to affect beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks round edge of tread area

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,193 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front headlamps have plastic lenses which are slightly cloudy, but not enough to affect beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks round edge of tread area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,162 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,774 miles

Both front brake discs showing thick wear ridge on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,774 miles

Both front brake discs showing thick wear ridge on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,148 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,657 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,657 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,339 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 VWX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

SA03 VWX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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