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SC52 CTF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CTF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,531 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,477 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 93,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,150 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Covered by under seal spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,849 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,315 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both also n/s/f slight play in bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slightly play both side top shocker mount

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,499 miles

Front slightly play both side top shocker mount

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,765 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,647 miles

NSR Brake Slight Binding Possible Caliper

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

internal headlight adjuster reset

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,150 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

internal headlight adjuster reset

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Crack in windscreen n/s/f not in swept area.

Front brakes sticking binding slightly.

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,187 miles

Crack in windscreen n/s/f not in swept area.

Front brakes sticking binding slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,468 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen

rear wiper smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,672 miles

N/s/f brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 59,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front discs starting to wear

front wheels slightly difficult to rotate - ok on brake balance

handbrake travel slightly high

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,278 miles

Oil leak

front discs starting to wear

front wheels slightly difficult to rotate - ok on brake balance

handbrake travel slightly high

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,960 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 50,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 2 Feb 2008 45,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,446 miles

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

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

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 CTF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

Is SC52 CTF safe to buy?

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