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SB53 GFX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,797 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 154,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 143,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 143,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 127,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 111,866 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 77,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,285 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 GFX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB53 GFX, 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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What year was SB53 GFX registered?

SB53 GFX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SB53 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 GFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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