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SG03 ZEF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZEF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Wing corroded

Parking brake travel high

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills, backing sills, underbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,266 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wings corroded

handbrake travel high, would require adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,389 miles

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,035 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,939 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,603 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,661 miles

handbrake near reserve travel. front number plate slight deteioration

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,700 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 ZEF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZEF, 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 ZEF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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