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DA52 UZO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 UZO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,054 miles

both rear wheels slightly stiff when rotated by hand

brake & suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion in various locations

Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm . 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,167 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,117 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,558 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Requires buff (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Requires buff (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,239 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes slightly binding but not showing in the roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,283 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,211 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding but not showing in the roller brake tester

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,211 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding but not showing in the roller brake tester

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,403 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 60,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,612 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,484 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,148 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

Fail 2 Feb 2009 31,148 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,553 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 25,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,801 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 UZO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

DA52 UZO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is DA52 UZO safe to buy?

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