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CW03 BEU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,177 mi
Last recorded150,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BEU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 150,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 150,116 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,451 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower rear wishbone bush is showing signs of splitting/perishing and corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of cracking/perishing and corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 121,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns/r rubber brake hose is worn excessively and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake hoses next to the rubber hoses are excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower rear wishbone bush is showing signs of splitting/perishing and corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of cracking/perishing and corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 118,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 114,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 109,773 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 109,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 105,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 98,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 93,175 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 87,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 87,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,322 miles

front brake discs lipped and o/s pads very low

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped and o/s pads very low

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 74,769 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 66,903 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,309 miles

coolant leaking from engine on n/s

Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,309 miles

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

coolant leaking from engine on n/s

Pass 15 May 2007 34,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 26,729 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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CW03 BEU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CW03 BEU, 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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CW03 BEU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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