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CV03 BVK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,293 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

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

Handbrake has slight travel

N/S & O/S Rear wheel are noisy when rotated

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear handbrake shoes back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,293 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

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

Handbrake has slight travel

N/S & O/S Rear wheel are noisy when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear handbrake shoes back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel noisy when spun unable to determine location

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s handbrake shoe mounting plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 70,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel noisy when spun unable to determine location

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s handbrake shoe mounting plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,192 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 59,191 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 58,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,228 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,991 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,786 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,137 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 BVK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV03 BVK, 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 CV03 BVK registered?

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

Is CV03 BVK safe to buy?

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