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SD03 GVL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,330 mi
Last recorded103,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 GVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 103,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not secure fell inside dash area. (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inboard brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust section has slight blow at rear connection.

e.m.l. on

engine has a miss fire under load.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,678 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill for suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,177 miles

both front indicators pale.

both front side repeators pale.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,041 miles

Front head lamps lenses covers require polishing

Front indicators both pale

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,040 miles

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

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

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

Front head lamps lenses covers require polishing

Front indicators both pale

hand brake little reserve

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,647 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both light lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,374 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,377 miles

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

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,112 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,448 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,801 miles

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

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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SD03 GVL 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 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 SD03 GVL, 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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SD03 GVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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