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SA03 VYX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,818 mi
Last recorded94,818 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VYX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,818 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all mechanical components corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s sills side skirts fitted

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

parking brake passed on lock

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,150 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension subframe, suspension arms, rear suspension struts, rear chassis legs, fuel tank & pipework & rear brake pipes. Slight deterioration in rear axle bushes. Front tyres at 2.5mm.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight corrosion front suspesnion subframe, suspension arms, rear suspension struts, rear chassis legs, fuel tank & pipework & rear brake pipes. Slight deterioration in rear axle bushes. Front tyres at 2.5mm.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,184 miles

Slight corrosion rear inner sills (waxed), fuel tank & fuel breather pipe. Slight perishing rear axle bushes.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres on or close to wear bars (3mm)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre 02 dot code

offside rear tyre 06 dot code

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre at 3mm 195/6015

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,258 miles

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 18,606 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,576 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 VYX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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