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SC03 OTZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,145 miles

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

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))

general surface rust

suspension component corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 91,145 miles

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

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general surface rust

suspension component corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,451 miles

General under body corrosion but not on any prescribed area

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,451 miles

suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion but not on any prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,157 miles

Under body rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,139 miles

ALL WIPERS ARE SMEARING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

O/S/F BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,583 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,399 miles

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,856 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 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

SC03 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SC03 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 OTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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