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CA52 GBZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,483 mi
Last recorded84,483 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,533 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,867 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small imbalance front brakes n/s low

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,257 miles

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,455 miles

all four tyes starting to crack and perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,974 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,724 miles

exhaust system corroding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,724 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,632 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

osr tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,879 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2009 24,879 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 15,348 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,745 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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CA52 GBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CA52 GBZ, 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 CA52 GBZ registered?

CA52 GBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is CA52 GBZ safe to buy?

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