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AX52 MFE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,041 miles

Light surface corrosion to underside & brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,035 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear wiper split

both rear axle bushes perished

osr light cluster slight damage

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear wiper split

both rear axle bushes perished

osr light cluster slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,621 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,207 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,207 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight bind nearside front and rear brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,891 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2011 70,891 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

o/s/r brake effort low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,559 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,976 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,254 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 MFE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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