MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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
both rear brake discs outer circumference corroded
front and rear suspension generally corroded
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.
Suspension generally corroded.
Suspension generally corroded.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (8.2.2)
front and rear suspension generally corroded
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
front and rear suspension generally corroded
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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