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DA52 PCX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 PCX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 116,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 107,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,428 miles

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

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

both head lights in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2024 105,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both head lights in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,525 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,297 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre misshaping

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 95,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing panel (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre misshaping

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect size battery fitted clamp holding one side (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer edge wear/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer edge wear/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing out of shape inner edge may create road noise

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,383 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also heavily overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,988 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 68,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,832 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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DA52 PCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DA52 PCX, 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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DA52 PCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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