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CN03 YFA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YFA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,551 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 147,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top shocker mount (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 127,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,279 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2013 113,272 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

oil level overfull

Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,454 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

oil level overfull

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,495 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working.

offside front tyre inner and outer edges bald

Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,495 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working.

offside front tyre inner and outer edges bald

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,455 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment

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

rear Brake disc(s) wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise hand brake adjustment

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

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

rear Brake disc(s) wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr light lens broken left hand bottom corner

Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr light lens broken left hand bottom corner

Fail 22 Oct 2008 51,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,668 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 32,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,940 miles

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

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

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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CN03 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 CN03 YFA, 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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CN03 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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