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SC52 APU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,553 mi
Last recorded132,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 APU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 132,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust

nearside and offside side covers fitted restricting view of outer sills

Fail 6 Jan 2022 132,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust

nearside and offside side covers fitted restricting view of outer sills

Fail 28 Feb 2020 132,502 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front caliper damp

headlight image only just met requirements

Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 125,446 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,564 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,007 miles

exhaust noisy

headlight images poor

parking brake performance 17%

tyres close to limit and perrishing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,295 miles

exhaust noisey

headlights images poor

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,292 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,570 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,138 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,972 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

r/n/s tyre 70% worn

rear pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,445 miles

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s tyre damaged on the outer wall

f/o/s tyre worn on the outer edge

front and rear brake discs noted worn

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,906 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 27,669 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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SC52 APU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC52 APU, 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 SC52 APU registered?

SC52 APU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SC52 APU safe to buy?

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