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DA53 OAX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper has tape on it

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

general condition under vehicle corroding including suspension components

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2025 106,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper has tape on it

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

general condition under vehicle corroding including suspension components

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2024 102,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has under seal applied to under body front and rear including suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,250 miles

Underbody corrosion

both front headlights hazed

Fail 28 Sep 2023 98,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

both front headlights hazed

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (front 2 rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,870 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,640 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,366 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,353 miles

Coolant cap missing.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

coolant cap missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,234 miles

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

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

Steering wheel cover loose. Header tank cap missing. Wipers smear screen.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre has serious cracks in trads and side walls but no cords showing.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,140 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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DA53 OAX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA53 OAX, 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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DA53 OAX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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