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SC03 ABZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,812 mi
Last recorded69,812 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,765 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,576 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brakes unbalanced

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 20 Jul 2017 55,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,842 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

sills rusty with sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2015 51,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,852 miles

both rear tyres badly crazed

offside front tyre badly split on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2014 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres badly crazed

offside front tyre badly split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,496 miles

front brakes binding slightly

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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SC03 ABZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC03 ABZ, 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 SC03 ABZ registered?

SC03 ABZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is SC03 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 ABZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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