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SA53 TLZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 TLZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 112,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight knocking noise when turning steering

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight knocking noise when turning steering

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,203 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake has travel

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,203 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake has travel

Pass 28 Mar 2016 76,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,513 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,027 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres showing cracks on outer side walls

n/s/f tyre has large cracks but not showing cord

Fail 22 May 2009 54,025 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres showing cracks on outer side walls

n/s/f tyre has large cracks but not showing cord

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,220 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 TLZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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