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SH52 VBX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 113,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Front oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,870 miles

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

both front wisborn bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2014 107,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 105,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under car very rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under car very rusty

water in o/s/r lense

Pass 5 Dec 2012 105,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 105,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,716 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 83,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,064 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 72,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,927 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 60,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

SH52 VBX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is SH52 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 VBX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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