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SC03 CGU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,275 miles

eml light is on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroded

oil leak

under body surface corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light is on dash

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroded

oil leak

under body surface corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear inner sills surface corroded

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,436 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/r brake binding //repaired

oil leak noted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,436 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r brake binding //repaired

oil leak noted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,983 miles

EML light is on

Off side front brake is binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,983 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light is on

Off side front brake is binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,418 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,543 miles

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,915 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,407 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 CGU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU registered?

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

Is SC03 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 CGU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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