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DA03 VCG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,243 mi
Last recorded172,243 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,243 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage

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

Rear registration plate has slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2020 172,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front registration plate has slight damage

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

Rear registration plate has slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2019 167,316 miles

Both front and rear registration plates are damaged and deteriorated

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Headlamp has poor pattern

Offside Headlamp is slightly insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2019 167,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Also unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front and rear registration plates are damaged and deteriorated

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Headlamp has poor pattern

Offside Headlamp is slightly insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2018 161,807 miles

Both headlights lenses are deteriorated and show poor pattern

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Brake has some bind

Parking brake has some excess travel

Registration number plates are deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2018 161,778 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake has some excess travel

Both headlights lenses are deteriorated and show poor pattern

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Brake has some bind

Registration number plates are deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 157,895 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust slight blow

Front and rear number plates are deteriorated

Handbrake is poor and slight uneven application

Nearside Rear Outer Sill is corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides - making corrosion assessment difficult

Pass 30 Nov 2016 145,785 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 145,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,907 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake discs pitted

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

engine management light on dash

general under body surface corrosion

rear fuel pipe corroded near uniun

rear fuel pipe excessively corroded to a point where its nearly corroded through near the uniun

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,647 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 128,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,988 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates cracked

both front headlamp aim pattern weak, headlamp covers faded

both front headlamps top brackets broken

engine light on dash

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside washers not working

nearside wiper blade split on both ends.

offside wiper arm slightly siezed due to corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,273 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 111,272 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,558 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,592 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2009 81,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,547 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,547 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 47,613 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 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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