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SG53 YLZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake Light not working.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 110,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,784 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 105,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,106 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,900 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,153 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 YLZ 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 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

SG53 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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