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CA03 ZXE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,339 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,750 miles

Nearside and Offside rear axle bushes perishing

Nearside front driver shaft balance weight rubber perished

Nearside front wiper torn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

unable to see rear brake pads

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

unable to see rear brake pads

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,772 miles

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

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

some wear rear pads

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,557 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 ZXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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