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DA03 CLF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,838 mi
Last recorded154,838 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 154,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 154,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 145,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 139,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill / chassis corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill/ cassis corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,112 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective loose in head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot showing signs of leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjoining flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Cv boot showing signs of leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjoining flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,191 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 50,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 45,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 39,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DA03 CLF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA03 CLF, 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 DA03 CLF registered?

DA03 CLF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is DA03 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 CLF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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