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AU52 SCX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

256,694 mi
Last recorded256,694 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SCX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 256,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 256,694 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 243,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 232,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,840 miles

all tyres close to limits............

Pass 18 Feb 2014 209,445 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 209,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 187,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn and badly lipped

Fail 18 Feb 2013 187,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs worn and badly lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2012 165,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 148,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 148,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 141,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 136,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 130,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 119,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre tread depth 1.6

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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AU52 SCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU52 SCX, 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 AU52 SCX registered?

AU52 SCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AU52 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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