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SC03 ACY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 ACY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,012 miles

Offside Front play on wiper linkage

Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front play on wiper linkage

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,260 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,042 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,686 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,125 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,046 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,952 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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SC03 ACY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC03 ACY, 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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SC03 ACY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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