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SC03 AEX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 AEX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 95,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,540 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,540 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,745 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,997 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,077 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,704 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 69,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,245 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 AEX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 AEX registered?

SC03 AEX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is SC03 AEX safe to buy?

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