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SG53 YNZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 112,480 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Offside and Nearside (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,721 miles

Exhaust corroded rear section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,914 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,633 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,633 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,929 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,508 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,949 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,949 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,407 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 YNZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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