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CP52 OAL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,336 mi
Last recorded153,336 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 OAL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 148,290 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear axle bushes worn both

skirts fitted outer sills both

Fail 9 Mar 2020 148,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear axle bushes worn both

Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 142,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,385 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 119,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,792 miles

front number plate is slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on edges

raer subframe bushes are slightly deteriated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 110,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate is slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on edges

raer subframe bushes are slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,449 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 103,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,777 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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CP52 OAL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP52 OAL, 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 CP52 OAL registered?

CP52 OAL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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