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SA53 TLX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,773 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,581 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,276 miles

surface corrosion of underneath of car

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 22,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 7,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 7,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,740 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 TLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TLX, 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

How do I check the history of SA53 TLX?

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What year was SA53 TLX registered?

SA53 TLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is SA53 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 TLX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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