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CA03 OWR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OWR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,409 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing cracks in construction

Fail 30 Aug 2014 116,409 miles

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

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)

nearside front windscreen wiper blade is split.

offside rear tyre showing cracks in construction

Pass 10 Aug 2013 104,135 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,255 miles

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Sep 2012 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,205 miles

Cuts/splits in offside rear tyre treads and sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Cuts/splits in offside rear tyre treads and sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,171 miles

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

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

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 OWR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWR, 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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What year was CA03 OWR registered?

CA03 OWR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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