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SH53 OFD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OFD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Damage on rear fender

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,920 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,262 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR EXHAUST BLOWING

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,287 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 OFD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH53 OFD?

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What year was SH53 OFD registered?

SH53 OFD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is SH53 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 OFD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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