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SB53 GHF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GHF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,566 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber split exposing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber split exposing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded **chalked** (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck severely corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight beam pattern project poor image **borderline failure**

exhaust support bracket insecure

high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Dec 2019 112,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded **chalked** (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck severely corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight beam pattern project poor image **borderline failure**

exhaust support bracket insecure

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slighlty

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,183 miles

Different tyres fitted front and back axles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,183 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Different tyres fitted front and back axles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cracked on tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 106,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,805 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2007 51,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,385 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 GHF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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