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DA53 WLO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,771 mi
Last recorded146,771 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WLO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 146,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 142,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 139,456 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 6 May 2024 139,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 132,501 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 1 May 2021 128,277 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 25 Apr 2020 124,278 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,182 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 116,848 miles

corrosion on rear inner sills

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2017 112,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,883 miles

slight corrosion under car.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,208 miles

eml illuminated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lense (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml illuminated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,351 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,323 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,034 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,858 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 WLO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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