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SG53 VBE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on26 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VBE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2019 145,391 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2019 145,391 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 137,881 miles

Front Front number plate damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 May 2018 137,845 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2017 128,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,545 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,959 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 83,093 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disics worn advise new disics at next pad change

Fail 23 Dec 2011 83,086 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disics worn advise new disics at next pad change

Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,465 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 20,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VBE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBE, 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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SG53 VBE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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