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SC52 CSU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,853 mi
Last recorded149,853 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 149,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 149,853 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 142,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,911 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 129,114 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 129,086 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort osr (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,003 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,335 miles

Dash hazard teltale not illuminating

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,241 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,291 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 CSU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC52 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

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

Is SC52 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 CSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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