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BT52 VLT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,480 mi
Last recorded102,480 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VLT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamps hazed

Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,480 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamps hazed

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,908 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

handrake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,614 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside cv boot starting to split

Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,514 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,514 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,555 miles

top tint low

nearside rear pads low ?

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 18 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

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

brake fluid low

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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BT52 VLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BT52 VLT, 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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BT52 VLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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