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CW03 NCV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,855 mi
Last recorded161,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 NCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 161,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AT SERVICE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AT SERVICE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 161,855 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PLASTIC LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PLASTIC LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT SERVICE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AT SERVICE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AT SERVICE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT SERVICE LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 158,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 155,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 153,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

e c u light on

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

e c u light on

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e c u light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,963 miles

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

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,990 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 137,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 132,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 132,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 109,418 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 109,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 95,095 miles

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

travel in park brake

Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,035 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 73,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,394 miles

front and rear brake discs pitting

nearside rear tyreworn on inner

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 NCV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NCV, 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 CW03 NCV registered?

CW03 NCV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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