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DA53 OKH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OKH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,082 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly stretched

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,593 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,091 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 92,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front headlamps misted making it difficult to see beam pattern

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,043 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,103 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 53,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,244 miles

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

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

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 OKH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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