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SA53 HHP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 94,994 miles

Rear AXIL CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,178 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Handbrake travelling

Spongy brake pedal

Pass 26 Jun 2021 91,497 miles

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Axle corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 89,866 miles

Front front bumper slight damage

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,425 miles

Front Both front headlight a bit foggy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 86,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 84,778 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 84,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,028 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front wishbones slightly rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,398 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,398 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 HHP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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