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SH53 ULE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ULE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 90,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 81,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 66,794 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 57,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,436 miles

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,044 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,269 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,870 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 ULE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ULE, 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

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What year was SH53 ULE registered?

SH53 ULE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is SH53 ULE safe to buy?

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