MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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 ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slighlty
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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