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SC52 LTJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,102 mi
Last recorded107,102 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,102 miles

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

Front Offside and nearside brakes slight bind

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Quarter panel accident damaged

Nearside and offside front brake dust covers corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear quarter panel accident damaged

Nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

Nearside and offside rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,143 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind

Fail 1 Feb 2016 105,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,665 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer s/wall

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,609 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer s/wall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,274 miles

all three wipers are smearing

recommend replaceing car battery

spare tyre is on legal limit

Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,274 miles

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

all three wipers are smearing

recommend replaceing car battery

spare tyre is on legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2007 41,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,448 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 LTJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

SC52 LTJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is SC52 LTJ safe to buy?

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