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DA52 VNO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,599 mi
Last recorded131,599 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VNO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,599 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front offside/nearside (both) wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,180 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 126,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,603 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front has small cut on outside wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

eml on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,179 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,199 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

EML waring light indicating fault

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 89,290 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,154 miles

both sides rear discs surface rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,823 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 69,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,218 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 VNO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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