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DA52 TTY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TTY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,744 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,852 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 82,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,155 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both foggy, slightly reduced intensity, recommend cleaning. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer tread and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing and worn uneven inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 74,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both foggy, slightly reduced intensity, recommend cleaning. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer tread and cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing and worn uneven inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 66,387 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on centre on legal limit, worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on centre on legal limit, worn bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,055 miles

Handbrake high but has reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 58,052 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake high but has reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,270 miles

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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,723 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,007 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,908 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TTY 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 80%.

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 DA52 TTY, 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 DA52 TTY registered?

DA52 TTY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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