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DA52 VNW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,152 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 130,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 118,574 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside and offside rear windows heavily tinted

Rear window heavily tinted

Fail 23 May 2018 118,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside and offside rear windows heavily tinted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear window heavily tinted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2016 103,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,332 miles

nearside handbrake effort down

Pass 1 May 2014 94,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 81,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 73,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 58,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,368 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 VNW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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