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RX52 FNS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,909 mi
Last recorded170,909 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 FNS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 170,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 168,365 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 165,377 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 165,377 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,253 miles

Exhaust emits white smoke during acceleration

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 151,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 140,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 137,268 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 133,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,486 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,269 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,269 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,940 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,747 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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RX52 FNS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX52 FNS, 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 RX52 FNS registered?

RX52 FNS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is RX52 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 FNS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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