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CE03 XLZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XLZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,112 miles

Nearside Front inner cv-boot has small split and slightly leaking grease

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

brake pedal slightly spongy and handbrake lever slightly high

exhaust heatshield by fuel tank corroded/slightly loose

Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside Close to bar & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slightley corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slightley corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded on side (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,580 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire On fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slightley corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slightley corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded on side (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,433 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,408 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Idle speed slightly high

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Idle speed slightly high

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 81,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen cracked below wipers

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,199 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,846 miles

windscreen cracked below wipers

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2013 23,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 13,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,398 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 XLZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE03 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

CE03 XLZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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