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141,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some corrosion on rear chassis
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working PUMP INOP (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on both edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on both edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear floor pan and inner sills
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan and inner sill corroded
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan and inner sill corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear slightly perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake has little reserve travel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear parking brake performance low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper stop lamp
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Slight body damage to rear panel (underside of bumper)
Central Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade split
accident damage to rear [bumper /floor pan]
both front tyres scuffing on edges
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both headlamps sligtly distorted
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Signs of heat to osr disc
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn outside edge
n/s/f wheel slight binding
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn outside edge
n/s/f wheel slight binding
n/s headlight bracket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA03 OVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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