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SG53 AYD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,076 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 3 Aug 2013 101,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

e.m.l on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 81,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,341 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 AYD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG53 AYD?

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What year was SG53 AYD registered?

SG53 AYD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is SG53 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 AYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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