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SH03 NWF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,126 mi
Last recorded125,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NWF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,126 miles

Central Front front reg plate slightly distorted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play,not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,980 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear wiper doesn't clear good

Fail 18 Jul 2018 65,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working and o/s/r (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear wiper doesn't clear good

Pass 24 Jun 2017 116,427 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 116,427 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and n/s/f + so dazzled (1.8.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 105,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,670 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 100,670 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 135,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 135,699 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,626 miles

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

sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,928 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,539 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 NWF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH03 NWF, 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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SH03 NWF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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