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SA53 HHV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,407 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,586 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 71,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,793 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,772 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers split. (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre delaminating. (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,301 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,610 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 HHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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