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AO52 ZWJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front lower wishbone rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2025 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front lower wishbone rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rusty

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 72,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

centre exhaust heatshield corroded below fuel tank

headlight glasses becoming poor

rear tyres cracking in and on tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,266 miles

centre exhaust heatshield around fuel tank corroded/ deteriorated

nearside and offside headlight glasses becoming poor

offside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,611 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

front suspensions becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,061 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen near side and off side front (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracked in treads

front suspensions becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,534 miles

exhaust under floor heat shield becoming deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,534 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both patens poor pos due to headlamp lense deteriation (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust under floor heat shield becoming deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,629 miles

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,028 miles

small sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,028 miles

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

small sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,179 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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AO52 ZWJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 AO52 ZWJ, 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 AO52 ZWJ registered?

AO52 ZWJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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