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SH52 OBA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,625 mi
Last recorded149,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 149,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 142,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 142,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,047 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,643 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 114,060 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,078 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 95,078 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 84,285 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,150 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 OBA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH52 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

SH52 OBA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is SH52 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 OBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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