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CV52 FTD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,673 mi
Last recorded37,673 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FTD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,238 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 36,745 miles

underside and suspension components coated in underseal product

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 35,974 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside covered in waxoyl product

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,111 miles

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

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

underside covered in under seal product

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,299 miles

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

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

chassis under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,411 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,246 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,678 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,178 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,844 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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CV52 FTD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CV52 FTD, 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 CV52 FTD registered?

CV52 FTD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CV52 FTD safe to buy?

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