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SC52 DXO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 DXO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 92,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,238 miles

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

both front wipers splitting

Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,236 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front wipers splitting

o/s/f headlight lens cloudy

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s headlamp bracket broken

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,097 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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,475 miles

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

osf fog light class cracked.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,462 miles

advise front wiper torn

Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front wiper torn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,764 miles

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

advise osf fog light cracked.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 50,764 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)

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

advise osf fog light cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,701 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 DXO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

SC52 DXO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is SC52 DXO safe to buy?

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