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DA52 VNR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,197 mi
Last recorded154,197 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VNR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,197 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 154,197 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 145,190 miles

Offside Front cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,697 miles

Front Crossmember corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (195/60R15 88H) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Beam axle bushes perishing

Rear Beam axle corroding

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

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

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside beam image poor.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 112,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside beam image poor.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,025 miles

Front wipers little smeary

Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers little smeary

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,555 miles

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

slight brake inbalance on front

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,062 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 39,062 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,889 miles

rear no plate slightly poor condition

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 VNR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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