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CV03 BVT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,049 mi
Last recorded135,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 135,047 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,680 miles

Body work damage all around vehicle

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing low

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,680 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Body work damage all around vehicle

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,616 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 106,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,801 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,439 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,722 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,706 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 68,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,968 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,985 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 BVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CV03 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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