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SB53 GFO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,620 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,388 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,115 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,739 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,651 miles

front numberplate lettet o obscured

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,978 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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