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SA53 EKX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 EKX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,486 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 153,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 140,889 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 140,889 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,442 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 106,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,764 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 EKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA53 EKX registered?

SA53 EKX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SA53 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 EKX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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