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CA03 YLR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,691 mi
Last recorded187,691 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YLR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 187,691 miles

hand brake high travel

Fail 6 Aug 2026 187,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hand brake high travel

Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,106 miles

front disc worn

Fail 6 Aug 2024 163,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front disc worn

Pass 10 Aug 2023 153,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,681 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 142,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 118,479 miles

center exhaust leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2020 118,479 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

center exhaust leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,637 miles

Minor exhaust gas leak

Rear axle bushes worn/perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,637 miles

Minor exhaust gas leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn/perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirement at 16%

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,321 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,059 miles

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

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 YLR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA03 YLR, 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 CA03 YLR registered?

CA03 YLR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is CA03 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YLR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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