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SG03 ZAL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,640 mi
Last recorded222,640 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZAL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 222,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 222,659 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy note. pipe has replaced rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 214,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 204,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 196,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 184,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 175,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers don't park correctly

Fail 26 Apr 2018 175,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers don't park correctly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 165,434 miles

brake pedal soft and spongy

handbrake almost at end of working travel

inner front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake binding

slight fluctuation at front brakes

small hole and leak from exhaust tailpipe

smear from front wiper blades

Fail 19 Apr 2017 165,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord and wire exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord and wires exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal soft and spongy

handbrake almost at end of working travel

inner front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake binding

slight fluctuation at front brakes

small hole and leak from exhaust tailpipe

smear from front wiper blades

Pass 28 Apr 2016 152,113 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade torn and smearing

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 152,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired wheel speed sensor (3.4.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade torn and smearing

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 137,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,644 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

sill covers fitted

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2013 105,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 105,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 59,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,133 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 ZAL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG03 ZAL, 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 ZAL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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