MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust duct corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps middle (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working high stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust duct corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and centre sill and door step area (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various others (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various others (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various others (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre has sidewall heavily cracked advise replacement
rear parking brake reading lower than expected
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre has sidewall heavily cracked advise replacement
rear parking brake reading lower than expected
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 DFP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SA53 DFP, 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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SA53 DFP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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