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DA03 DHC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DHC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 158,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn

backbox corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

hand brake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front bumper has tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear quarter had tape

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

Offside Front door strap

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 147,191 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

General corrosion at prescribed areas and all suspension components

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,269 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 119,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 106,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,765 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 83,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,493 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 36,755 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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DA03 DHC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA03 DHC, 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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DA03 DHC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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