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SB53 TYD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TYD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

2x rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ cat/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2x (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 36,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 36,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 31,951 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion age related

Fail 29 Dec 2022 31,951 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion age related

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,824 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,961 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 21,029 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,985 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,925 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 TYD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TYD, 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 TYD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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