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CU03 OSM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,249 mi
Last recorded135,249 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OSM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,249 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak, oil on min

Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak, oil on min

Pass 22 Apr 2017 126,981 miles

major oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2017 126,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

major oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s and o/s rear and n/s front brake binding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,325 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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CU03 OSM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU03 OSM, 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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What year was CU03 OSM registered?

CU03 OSM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CU03 OSM safe to buy?

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