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SA53 ELJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,074 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 127,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,997 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,996 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,941 miles

Front both tyres cutting on edge

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both rear ()

Nearside Front headlight lenses fadeing

Offside Front headlight lense fading

both front springs corroding

both rear brakes squaek slightly

both rear springs corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,204 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

both rear fuel pipe ends corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,311 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to perish on outer walls

rear road springs starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,352 miles

both front h/light lenes stating to fade

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front h/light lenes stating to fade

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,515 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 28,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,574 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 ELJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

SA53 ELJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SA53 ELJ safe to buy?

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