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DA52 VMP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VMP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 136,914 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 136,914 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,294 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,178 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 115,178 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 110,872 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 110,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,686 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 92,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,831 miles

all tyres in poor condition sidewalls cracking front number plate weathered

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 48,753 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 VMP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA52 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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