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SA53 ENM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ENM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 131,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under car

Fail 15 Sep 2016 125,779 miles

Driver's door catch insecure securing catch (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion under car

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,565 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on tread,front brake imbalance on limits

underbody-components,front+rear brake pipes corroding,nearside outer and both inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,680 miles

emissions taken time to clear limits

spare tyre flat,front tyres wearing low and osr,nsr tyre bulged on tread,both front and rear brake pipes corroding,underbody-components-springs corroding,sills corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2014 114,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

spare tyre flat,front tyres wearing low and osr,nsr tyre bulged on tread,both front and rear brake pipes corroding,underbody-components-springs corroding,sills corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2013 103,321 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit, front number plate deteriorated, h brake lever slight side play, emission took time to clear (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,484 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excess travel on parkbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,500 miles

excess travel on parkbrake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2010 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,879 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking slightly on side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,461 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 ENM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is SA53 ENM safe to buy?

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