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AP53 CEK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CEK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,101 miles

Nearside Front door has damage

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,101 miles

Nearside Front door has damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread also heel and toe wear

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,704 miles

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

Rear tyre valves are cracked

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,519 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,810 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Nov 2011 24,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,028 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,990 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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AP53 CEK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 CEK, 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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AP53 CEK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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