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AX52 MDU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,501 mi
Last recorded112,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,501 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,454 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 104,454 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Dec 2012 95,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 95,896 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp displayed

Pass 28 Dec 2011 90,637 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 90,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes 21% imbalanced

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes 21% imbalanced

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,823 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 74,823 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate starting to laminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate starting to laminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear No Plate Delaminating.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,051 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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AX52 MDU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AX52 MDU, 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 AX52 MDU registered?

AX52 MDU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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