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SA03 VXH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VXH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 115,212 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 104,319 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 104,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 104,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light is staying on

Pass 3 May 2012 95,139 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 88,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 88,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 83,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,621 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,664 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 VXH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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