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SA53 DFP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DFP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 117,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,476 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 103,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,934 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,934 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,275 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall heavily cracked advise replacement

rear parking brake reading lower than expected

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,275 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,743 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,692 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 61,629 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 56,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 52,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,952 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 43,952 miles

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.

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 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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