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SH03 TZF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,533 mi
Last recorded109,533 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 TZF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 109,533 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle missing (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

stearing top bush

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,098 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,549 miles

advise oil leak at offside front drive shaft

Fail 10 Sep 2015 88,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to nearside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak at offside front drive shaft seal

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear valve caps missing

n/s driveshaft rubber damper perished

o/s front shockabsorber rubber split

water inside o/s rear lower light unit

Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear valve caps missing

n/s driveshaft rubber damper perished

o/s front shockabsorber rubber split

water inside o/s rear lower light unit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise n/s/f tyrewearing slightly on inside edge

advise rear child seats fitted to n /s and o/s belts

Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,155 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise n/s/f tyrewearing slightly on inside edge

advise rear child seats fitted to n /s and o/s belts

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,715 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 32,715 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 26,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,631 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 TZF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZF, 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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What year was SH03 TZF registered?

SH03 TZF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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