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SH03 XLV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,913 mi
Last recorded107,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 XLV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,913 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 102,234 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,234 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,929 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,151 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Cut in n/s/f tyre - cords not exposed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,318 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,312 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 71,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,991 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 XLV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

SH03 XLV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is SH03 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 XLV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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