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CU03 UWY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,486 mi
Last recorded139,486 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 UWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,722 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 78,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front lamps tarnished

Pass 23 May 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front headlamp lenses frosted

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 73,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,825 miles

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

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to tread area

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 May 2010 64,982 miles

Oil leak

Slight damage around tread of O/S/R tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 64,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage around tread of O/S/R tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 58,035 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2008 47,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,468 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 UWY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

CU03 UWY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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