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AP52 BZE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,248 mi
Last recorded39,248 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BZE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,248 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 25,283 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 25,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 23,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 23,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 23,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,935 miles

beam pattern poor but ok this test

Pass 6 Jan 2021 18,776 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 18,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

headlamp beam pattern poor but ok at test

Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 17,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 17,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 17,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,596 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 15,486 miles

both headlights beam pattern poor

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,896 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre slight surface cracks in edge of tread

Pass 6 Jan 2014 10,571 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 8,731 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 8,727 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s wiper split at end

Pass 5 Jan 2011 8,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 8,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 8,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 7,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,169 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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AP52 BZE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red 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 AP52 BZE, 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 AP52 BZE registered?

AP52 BZE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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