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2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,201 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,879 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,373 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,529 miles

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,550 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,451 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,131 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,270 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,570 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 NBA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF03 NBA, 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 NBA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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