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SH52 VCA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 113,100 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,490 miles

In my opinion this vehicle has been accident repair at rear and also has slight damage to nearside rear chassis leg section.Aslo to rear plane

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 56,677 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,926 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 VCA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH52 VCA registered?

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

Is SH52 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 VCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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