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SG53 YMZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,643 mi
Last recorded113,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YMZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,394 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,237 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine covers

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,717 miles

undertrays

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,884 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no center stop lamp

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads starting to get low

no center stop lamp

Pass 9 Sep 2013 714,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,880 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hi/level brake light inop

nearside front wiper blade partially torn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,833 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 YMZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

SG53 YMZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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