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AX52 MEV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,063 mi
Last recorded152,063 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,063 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 152,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 119,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,672 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 90,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,942 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,673 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,670 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,897 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 37,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,122 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,716 miles

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

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 MEV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MEV, 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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AX52 MEV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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