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CV03 BWM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,063 mi
Last recorded162,063 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 162,063 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion starting throughout

Pass 17 Mar 2020 161,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate dust cover corroded

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:49 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate dust cover corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 160,778 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis & inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,422 miles

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

o/s/n/s/front wishbones corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 157,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 155,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 153,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 138,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 125,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 125,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,088 miles

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,454 miles

nsf tyre at limit,osf tyre low

Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nsf tyre at limit,osf tyre low

Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,342 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 57,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,266 miles

dip image poor, wear to front discs,rear tyres uneven wear minor,sill guards fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,662 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 BWM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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