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SG53 KSU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,971 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 123,971 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 104,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 86,258 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,286 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear under body has slight surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 80,286 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear under body has slight surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,606 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,346 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 KSU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG53 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

SG53 KSU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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