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CE03 RVJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,031 mi
Last recorded154,031 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 154,031 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

wiper mechanism deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2016 154,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

wiper mechanism deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

eml on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 140,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

eml on

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,946 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls perishing

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

park brake lever travel very high

rear number plate deteriorating

very oily over gearbox area

Fail 24 Mar 2014 118,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls perishing

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

park brake lever travel very high

rear number plate deteriorating

very oily over gearbox area

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades on limit

handbrake reserve on limit

Fail 16 Mar 2013 99,473 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

front wiper blades on limit

handbrake reserve on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch worn

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,689 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,841 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,687 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 RVJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

CE03 RVJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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