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SG53 YML

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,855 mi
Last recorded96,855 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YML
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,197 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 67,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,839 miles

Oil leak ()

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

slight brake bind to both front

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

slight brake bind to both front

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,981 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,981 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres tread getting low

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,399 miles

front brake effort uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,410 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brakes slight bind

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

general under body corrosion

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,946 miles

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

slight brake bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,229 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,234 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,318 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 YML is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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