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SG03 OBP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,764 mi
Last recorded177,764 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 OBP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 177,764 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

axle bush worn

front and rear suspension slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 173,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

axle bush worn

front and rear suspension slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bush

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Front both flexi brake hose rubbing on anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Apr 2019 167,672 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bush

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Front both flexi brake hose rubbing on anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Mar 2018 164,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,994 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 155,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid low

front heads light slighty dim

front pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 131,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre down to wear indicator (2.0mm)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in it due to age

Pass 12 Apr 2014 131,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre down to wear indicator (2.0mm)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in it due to age

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,537 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,890 miles

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

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

suspect vehicle due for service

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,927 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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SG03 OBP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG03 OBP, 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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SG03 OBP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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