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CK03 ELW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ELW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 95,870 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing reading 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing reading 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,107 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 56% imbalance, offside is lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,561 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,567 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake discs....

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,241 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,241 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 47,745 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,323 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,601 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,682 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,891 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,310 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,412 miles

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

slight brake inbalance front brakes

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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CK03 ELW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CK03 ELW, 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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CK03 ELW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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