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SH03 FVE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FVE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 140,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,021 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 136,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,034 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,754 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 74,754 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,366 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,748 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,433 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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SH03 FVE 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 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 SH03 FVE, 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 SH03 FVE registered?

SH03 FVE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SH03 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 FVE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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