Toyota 300 lx vs Toyota Corolla: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota 300 lx
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota 300 lx (82%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota 300 lx | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 154,242 mi | 111,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 392,209 |
Most common faults
Toyota 300 lx
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Toyota Corolla
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota 300 lx (82%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota 300 lx report Full Toyota Corolla report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.