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SB53 TYT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,217 mi
Last recorded53,217 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TYT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (perishing) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (perishing) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corrosion developing

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion developing on rear axle

Fail 19 Mar 2025 52,132 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion developing on rear axle

Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,693 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 41,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,223 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 TYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

SB53 TYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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