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SC53 FGD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FGD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose union (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear beside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 21,525 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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SC53 FGD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SC53 FGD, 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 SC53 FGD registered?

SC53 FGD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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