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DA53 OHZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,943 mi
Last recorded131,943 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Underside corroded but not excessively

Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Underside corroded but not excessively

Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,932 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2018 129,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,781 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 122,781 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 107,890 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 113,674 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 107,529 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 107,529 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 101,588 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 101,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 62,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,422 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 87,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,784 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 80,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 67,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 56,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres are getting low on tread depth

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,319 miles

rear tyres are getting low on tread depth

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 43,316 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 OHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OHZ, 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 OHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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