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SG53 VBT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VBT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,692 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,911 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,911 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,621 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 VBT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

SG53 VBT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is SG53 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 VBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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