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CA53 CHZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 CHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 91,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,199 miles

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

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

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

Travel on parking brake suggesting mechanism requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,025 miles

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

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

an amount of park brake lever travel suggesting replacement or repair but brakes locked on roller brake test.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front wipers torn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,627 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,320 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 52,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,692 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 18,633 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wipers not clearing screen effectively

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

cannot see thickness of b/pads

Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,587 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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CA53 CHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 CA53 CHZ, 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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What year was CA53 CHZ registered?

CA53 CHZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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