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SC03 YFW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,278 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,685 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,685 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,629 miles

2 rear brake discs corroded.

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded,

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,537 miles

All coil srings corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,816 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 YFW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

SC03 YFW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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