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SG53 AXU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 AXU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 67,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,981 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper loos

Nearside Front head lamp paten poor

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged been rubbing on likl arm some time (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under try loos

Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,936 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper loos

Nearside Front head lamp paten poor

Nearside Rear brake s binding

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged been rubbing on likl arm some time (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake dice wearing

under try loos

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 43,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,836 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre is flat

Fail 7 Oct 2017 35,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre is flat

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,107 miles

n/s/r brakes slightley binding

n/s/r tyre perrished on inner and outer wall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brakes slightley binding

n/s/r tyre perrished on inner and outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,984 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked on outer wall and n/s/r tyre cracking and perished on outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 22,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,830 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 18,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,646 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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SG53 AXU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG53 AXU, 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 SG53 AXU registered?

SG53 AXU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SG53 AXU safe to buy?

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