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CA52 SZR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 98,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,842 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Head lamps got poor image

Fail 15 Jul 2021 95,842 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Head lamps got poor image

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Head lamps got poor image

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills & rear part (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Head lamps got poor image

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills & rear part (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,784 miles

Front wipers rubber is slightly worn

Head lamps got poor image

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,567 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,094 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,892 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,858 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,995 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,075 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2009 42,960 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 33,682 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 2 May 2008 33,682 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 11,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,541 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,810 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 SZR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CA52 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

CA52 SZR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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