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SC52 DXR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,554 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,817 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,676 miles

all four brake disc rusty on inner +outer sides

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,695 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASRIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASRIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,170 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet handle missing but bonnet can be open by wire

Fail 7 Feb 2008 52,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,678 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 DXR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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