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SH52 NHO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,446 mi
Last recorded115,446 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 NHO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlights Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,028 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,921 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON BODY

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion of inner sills and rear axel

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,060 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (3.5.1g)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement both fronts and osr (3.5.1k)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (3.5.1i)

corrosion of inner sills and rear axel

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,246 miles

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

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,528 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 57,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 49,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 41,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,453 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 10,351 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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SH52 NHO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SH52 NHO, 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 SH52 NHO registered?

SH52 NHO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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