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SC03 CGE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,920 mi
Last recorded68,920 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 CGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear on the rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil next to the shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear on the rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil next to the shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,986 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,153 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 54,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,338 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 49,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2017 47,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 41,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,350 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 39,348 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 37,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,466 miles

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

small crack in front number plate

Pass 26 May 2009 27,442 miles

small crack in front number plate

Fail 26 May 2009 27,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 27 May 2008 23,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,880 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,593 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 CGE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

SC03 CGE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SC03 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 CGE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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