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DA03 VCE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,425 mi
Last recorded171,425 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 171,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules corroded and hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear both backplates corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 171,425 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules corroded and hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear both backplates corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 167,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear subframe surface corrision

Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,644 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 154,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 151,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,859 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 144,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 22 Aug 2017 133,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,571 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,030 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 88,973 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 73,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 62,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,899 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,177 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,916 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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DA03 VCE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCE, 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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DA03 VCE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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