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AO52 ZXT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,695 mi
Last recorded147,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 141,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 141,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 133,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 120,929 miles

Rear top spring couplings slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 111,356 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake slow to keep up causing imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,434 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all of the brake discs are slightly rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all of the brake discs are slightly rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,097 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,741 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 29 Dec 2010 54,741 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,727 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,350 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,077 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,861 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 ZXT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 AO52 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

AO52 ZXT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is AO52 ZXT safe to buy?

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