BT52 CVA

2003 TOYOTA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TOYOTA
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 February 2021
Last recorded mileage
23,286 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Toyota has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 23,286 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and recurring issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 (137,354 mi) to 2020 (141,141 mi), with only 3,658 miles covered in that period, which is highly unusual.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2020-02-10 (test 141141).
  • Recurring major failures in lights (5 times), brakes (3 times), and suspension (2 times) across multiple MOTs.
  • Major failure for emissions on 2020-02-10 (test 141141).
  • Major failure for steering on 2020-02-10 (test 141141).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 23,286 mi PASSFeb 2007: 29,998 mi PASSFeb 2008: 38,864 mi PASSFeb 2009: 45,914 mi PASSFeb 2010: 52,569 mi FAILFeb 2010: 52,569 mi PASSJan 2011: 60,196 mi PASSJan 2012: 69,365 mi PASSFeb 2013: 78,288 mi PASSFeb 2014: 91,068 mi PASSJan 2015: 105,998 mi FAILJan 2015: 105,998 mi PASSJan 2016: 121,567 mi PASSJan 2017: 127,702 mi FAILFeb 2017: 127,919 mi PASSFeb 2018: 133,162 mi FAILFeb 2018: 133,162 mi PASSFeb 2019: 137,354 mi FAILFeb 2019: 137,483 mi PASSFeb 2020: 141,141 mi FAILFeb 2020: 141,141 mi PASS141k82k23kFeb 2006Feb 2020

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 23,286 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 29,998 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 38,864 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 45,914 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 52,569 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre has uneven wear across tread pattern
USER ENTERED handbrake travel high
Feb 2010 PASS 52,569 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 60,196 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2012 PASS 69,365 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 78,288 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2014 PASS 91,068 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing
USER ENTERED both front brake discs worn
USER ENTERED o/s/r brake binding slightly
Jan 2015 FAIL 105,998 mi
PRS Horn not working (1.6.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Jan 2015 PASS 105,998 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Jan 2016 PASS 121,567 mi
ADVISORY both headlight lenses tainted
Jan 2017 FAIL 127,702 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front belt buckle missing plastic cover
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Feb 2017 PASS 127,919 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front belt buckle missing plastic cover
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Feb 2018 FAIL 133,162 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY nearside rear brake pipe corroded
ADVISORY both rear coil springs corroded
ADVISORY general underside vehicle structure has surface corrosion
ADVISORY nearside rear brake binding slightly
Feb 2018 PASS 133,162 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY nearside rear brake pipe corroded
ADVISORY both rear coil springs corroded
ADVISORY general underside vehicle structure has surface corrosion
ADVISORY nearside rear brake binding slightly
Feb 2019 FAIL 137,354 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seatbelt lock cover missing
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 137,483 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front seat belt clip cover missing.
ADVISORY multiple areas of corrosion under vehicle.
Feb 2020 FAIL 141,141 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front seat belt clip cover missing
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2020 PASS 141,141 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front seat belt clip cover missing
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT52 CVA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.