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CE03 EYY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EYY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,511 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 113,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

heat shields corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

heat shields corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,860 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 2 Apr 2024 108,860 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,036 miles

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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion around underbody areas and to front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2023 107,036 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion around underbody areas and to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,149 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,366 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,122 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,197 miles

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

all tyres close to limit & worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,472 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2015 68,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 68,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 63,995 miles

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Fail 6 May 2014 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 May 2013 59,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 59,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 56,108 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 56,108 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 51,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 34,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,793 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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CE03 EYY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CE03 EYY, 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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CE03 EYY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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