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SG53 YNF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,515 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights are getting dull

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,226 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 91,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union next to subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,186 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 85,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,338 miles

light surface corrosion to braking surfaces

Fail 3 Nov 2014 83,338 miles

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

light surface corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 28 Dec 2013 78,244 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 78,244 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

excess handbrake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,179 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,086 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 YNF 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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

SG53 YNF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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