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CF03 HSE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,414 mi
Last recorded111,414 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 111,414 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door and wing damage

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

Pass 10 May 2025 109,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 108,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 108,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 106,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,330 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 93,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 50,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,604 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,699 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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CF03 HSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CF03 HSE, 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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CF03 HSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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