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SB53 JRU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,019 mi
Last recorded154,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 JRU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 154,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 135,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 135,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,419 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 126,416 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear b/disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,072 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,257 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are cracking on tread.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,579 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 44,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 JRU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

SB53 JRU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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