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SB53 TYU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,201 miles

Chassis and suspension components generally corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe at junction box to abs unit behind subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 103,197 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front crossmember holed/separated causing movement/insecurity. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower crossmember @engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe @ junction to abs unit behind front subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle chassis/suspension components generally corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,241 miles

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

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

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

exhaust generally corroded

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,267 miles

both rear brake discs outer circumference corroded

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of car generally corroded including suspension and exhaust.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,408 miles

Suspension generally corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 77,408 miles

Suspension generally corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,325 miles

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,380 miles

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,380 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,741 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,051 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,442 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,700 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 25,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,804 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 20,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 5,080 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 TYU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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