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CV03 LXE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 LXE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,530 miles

Front plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,054 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,696 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,150 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,668 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,623 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 93,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,106 miles

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 13 Mar 2009 75,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,709 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 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

CV03 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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