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SH03 PFG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PFG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 114,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 114,272 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 108,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 102,801 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 102,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 88,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 83,269 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 83,269 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 77,479 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 71,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,692 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 56,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,315 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 24,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,566 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 PFG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 PFG registered?

SH03 PFG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is SH03 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 PFG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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