MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front and rear Brake disc;s worn pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front and rear Brake disc;s worn pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brakes balance and rea brakes balance and parking brake lever travel
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front subframe slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.
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SH53 OEL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SH53 OEL, 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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SH53 OEL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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