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SH03 NXM

2003 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NXM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 104,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 104,259 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 95,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake Slightly binding on

Offside Rear tyre Cracked/perished

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2018 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake Slightly binding on

Offside Rear tyre Cracked/perished

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2017 90,153 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2017 90,153 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2016 84,298 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 84,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres heavily perished and cracking on outer edges

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 78,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres cracking between tread and worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 73,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,329 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 66,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 66,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 62,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 62,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

oil level low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

oil level low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,249 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 May 2009 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 May 2008 39,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 28 May 2008 39,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

boot full

both front tyres worn unevenly on outer edges

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 May 2007 30,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2007 30,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 May 2006 20,743 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 NXM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 NXM, 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 NXM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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