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SH52 XAK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XAK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 116,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,593 miles

Hand brake lever is slightly high.N/S rear tyre is close to the limits.N/S front wheel beering has slight play.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 102,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 95,037 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,935 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 XAK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

SH52 XAK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is SH52 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 XAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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