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SB53 GCZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front coil spring corroded

front sub-frame corroded

front+rear discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,398 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front coil spring corroded

front sub-frame corroded

front+rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,392 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (3.5.1i)

nearside rea brake back plate deteriorated

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,723 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 53,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,399 miles

ALL4 SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WEARING AT SIDEWAWLLS

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,044 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear n/s brake niosey when turning

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,496 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,832 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 32,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,801 miles

rear wiper blade torn both rear tyres perrished between tread exhast system showing signs of corrosion ofside front tyre feathering on outside edge sight brake imbalence on rear service brake

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,360 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,053 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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SB53 GCZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB53 GCZ, 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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SB53 GCZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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