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SH53 OEL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,890 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,086 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,084 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,799 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,050 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,687 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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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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