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CV03 BVB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BVB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,084 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 103,084 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 101,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,294 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,286 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,428 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,529 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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CV03 BVB 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 73.7%.

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 CV03 BVB, 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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CV03 BVB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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