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SH53 OFK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OFK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 148,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2014 141,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,119 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,119 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 109,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,823 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 98,823 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,985 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 40,624 miles

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

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

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 OFK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH53 OFK, 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 SH53 OFK registered?

SH53 OFK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is SH53 OFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 OFK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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