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SB53 OBK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 OBK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,754 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,085 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 75,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 5 Dec 2011 69,718 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracks on tread

rear discs pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,278 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind on

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s/f brake starting to bind on

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,452 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 48,451 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,945 miles

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Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake near full travel

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 OBK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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