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SA53 DFN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,614 miles

both front tyres are for winter

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,606 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,122 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o.s.r. brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,636 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,112 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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SA53 DFN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA53 DFN, 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 SA53 DFN registered?

SA53 DFN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is SA53 DFN safe to buy?

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