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SC52 ARX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 ARX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 116,673 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 116,671 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,850 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 107,850 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,237 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components have surface corrosion including rear subframe

Fail 3 Feb 2021 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components have surface corrosion including rear subframe

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,692 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,123 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner sills rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner sills rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,527 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,563 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded

Sill covers fitted

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,325 miles

Both front brakes are sticking slightly.

Offside rear disc is slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,105 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 22,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,937 miles

Both front brakes sticking slightly.(new disc pads been fitted.)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,154 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 17,010 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 10,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,499 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 ARX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ARX, 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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SC52 ARX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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