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CP03 VCG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 84,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTHSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTHSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 82,760 miles

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTHSIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHSIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,960 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing + Door damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,480 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 79,480 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,544 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,401 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2019 70,401 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 66,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,043 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,621 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,621 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,253 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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CP03 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CP03 VCG, 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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CP03 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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