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SB53 TYC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,379 mi
Last recorded140,379 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,379 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stop damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stop damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,106 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

foot brake pedal travel

foot brake pedal travel

Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,965 miles

Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion notice and advised

little handbrake travel

Fail 29 Dec 2020 106,965 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion notice and advised

little handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,333 miles

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 25 Jun 2019 102,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 30 May 2018 99,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,465 miles

Front crossmember rusty

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

Nearside Front headlight hazy

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,817 miles

advise near side front brake binding slight

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,202 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 58,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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.

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 TYC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

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

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