CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH03 PHU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,104 mi
Last recorded110,104 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 110,104 miles

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,613 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

sump unit corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,771 miles

drivers side front brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,505 miles

drivers side rear brake pipe corroded

sump corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side rear brake pipe corroded

sump corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,006 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,095 miles

front tyre wearing on inside

rear brake disc worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,675 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,088 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,510 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread area

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,097 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH03 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PHU, 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

How do I check the history of SH03 PHU?

You can check the full history of SH03 PHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH03 PHU registered?

SH03 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is SH03 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 PHU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH03 PHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH03 PHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.