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CV03 ZKT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZKT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 126,251 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps cloudy-aims and patterns faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front reg plate poor,service overdue,alternator belt poor,rear wiper poor,spare tyre busted,tyres diff size,fuel tank-pipes-underbody-sills-units-suspension-arms-shockers-brakes rusting

rear brake plates rusting-noisy,brake discs poor-scored,exhaust poor-blow,osr tyre tread poor-uneven tread wear,handbrake lever travel high,suspension-shockers noisy-rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 106,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,345 miles

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Fail 1 Apr 2019 99,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-aim not tested (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-lense dirty-aim not tested (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

door hinges stiff,alternator belt splitting,rear wiper split,rear reg plate deteriorating,sills-underbody-components-suspension-springs-arms rusting

drivers front tyre tread low-cut in places,drivers rear tyre tread splitting,rear brake discs-exhaust rusting

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,316 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust minor leak (rusty)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 98,316 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust minor leak (rusty)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2015 82,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 82,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade split and poor

nearside rear tyre temp repair

offside front tye inside wall scufffed and damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,887 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,485 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 ZKT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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