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CE03 ONV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ONV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corroded but not excessively

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front springs and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and rear panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres and also off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front springs and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and rear panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres and also off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 65,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded rear nearside and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion at rear integral chassis to body

Fail 1 Apr 2023 65,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded rear nearside and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion at rear integral chassis to body

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 64,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,806 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 59,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,485 miles

All Wheels Very Slight Bind Felt

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,051 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,091 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,338 miles

advise surface cracks on nsr tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 40,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,863 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 29,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 ONV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 ONV, 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 CE03 ONV registered?

CE03 ONV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is CE03 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 ONV shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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