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AP52 FXX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FXX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,583 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished worn on inner edges and close to wear limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument cluster loose but operational

Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,580 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished worn on inner edges and close to wear limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument cluster loose but operational

Pass 2 May 2019 110,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

some free travel to h/brake

Fail 2 May 2019 110,796 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

some free travel to h/brake

Pass 10 May 2018 105,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind when rotating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

window screen has small chips

Pass 4 May 2017 100,272 miles

battery loose in retainer

Fail 4 May 2017 100,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

battery loose in retainer

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,422 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rears o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,902 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FXX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP52 FXX, 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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AP52 FXX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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