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CA03 HFD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,674 mi
Last recorded116,674 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HFD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 116,667 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x2 (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear inner sill

rear axel and other suspension parts corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 111,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ inner arch/ closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both front disc backing plates corroded x2

nearside rear inner sill

rear axel and other suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

wiper linkage worn badly

Fail 20 Feb 2024 105,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

wiper linkage worn badly

Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,903 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2023 98,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not worknig (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,518 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,707 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2021 85,707 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,441 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,336 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,380 miles

f+r brakes binding on slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,391 miles

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

offside front lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,300 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,300 miles

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

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

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

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,694 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,422 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,675 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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CA03 HFD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CA03 HFD, 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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CA03 HFD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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