2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · CA03 BVE
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2003. Recorded mileage 68,474 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA03 BVE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2023
- 68,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA03 BVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (CA03 BVE) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CA03 BVE Mileage History
- 09/05/202267,262 mi
- 09/05/202267,262 mi
- 22/05/202368,474 mi+1,212 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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