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SH52 VBZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,075 miles

Bodywork in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fuel filler neck bracket condition poor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 63,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top mount area at engine bay (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top mount area at engine bay (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fuel filler neck bracket condition poor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,265 miles

front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 57,261 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,256 miles

BODY DAMAGED O/S AND N/S FRONT

BOTH INNER WINGS CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,826 miles

both headlamp lenses crazed

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,826 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlamp lenses crazed

drivers wiper blade but still clearing screen

nearside front tyre wearing at shoulders

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,453 miles

Battery insecure

petrol tank heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

petrol tank heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,050 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,515 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,468 miles

brake squeal at both front brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake squeal at both front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,930 miles

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

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

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

damage to bumper offside front

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,116 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,632 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 21 Jan 2006 14,288 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 VBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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