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AD52 WCL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,573 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 109,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various places are corroded underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,904 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 86,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 83,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 83,571 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,003 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

boot full

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre stucking out,tapley test brakes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,step tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

boot full inaccessable

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,outer area worn thin,tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

boot inaccessible,floor full

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,outer area worn thin,tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

boot inaccessible,floor full

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm aprox,tread outer areas stepped (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm aprox,tread outer areas stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion on sidewall

outer sills partially covered

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,475 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre outer wall has slight distortion

outer sills partially covered

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,571 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,470 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,491 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,663 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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AD52 WCL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 WCL, 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 AD52 WCL registered?

AD52 WCL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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