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DA53 OCX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OCX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,994 miles

Front headlamps misted up

Fail 18 Apr 2019 122,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front headlamps misted up

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,568 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 103,568 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,362 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside of vehicle quite rusty various components rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,614 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front brake discs rusty arount outer edges

n/s rear tyre slightly perished at edges of tread

signs of coolant leaking at water pump area

Fail 2 Nov 2013 66,269 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front brake discs rusty arount outer edges

n/s rear tyre slightly perished at edges of tread

signs of coolant leaking at water pump area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front outer c v joint gaiter slightly perished

surfaces of all four brake discs getting rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2012 59,500 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front outer c v joint gaiter slightly perished

surfaces of all four brake discs getting rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,620 miles

all 4 brake disc surfaces rusty

n/s rear brake backing plate looks quite rusty at foremost brake shoe retaining pin

underside heavilly undersealed

o/s rear brake locks wehen wheel rotated in reverse

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,167 miles

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

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

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 OCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DA53 OCX, 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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What year was DA53 OCX registered?

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

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