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SH03 NXL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,714 mi
Last recorded113,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 113,714 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,760 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,760 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,432 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

front cross member corroded slightly

front sub-frame corroded slightly

nearside & offside front head lamp lens deteriorated

nearside & offside front head lamp top bracket broken but still secure

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,622 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

front cross member corroded slightly

front sub-frame corroded slightly

nearside & offside front head lamp lens deteriorated

nearside & offside front head lamp top bracket broken but still secure

nearside rear brake slight bind

neraside & offside rear brake discs lipped to edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear disc excessively scored

Fail 7 Dec 2012 78,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Fuell line slightly corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Water collecting in spare wheel well

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs have slight lips on inner surface

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlamp top bracket[s] broken. [headlamp still secure]

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlamp top bracket[s] broken. [headlamp still secure]

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,903 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 38,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 22,938 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 NXL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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