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CB53 AVA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 AVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,749 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 80,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,200 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 70,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 59,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,871 miles

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

OSF washer jet weak, but providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 49,969 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,326 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 13 Aug 2010 40,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,291 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge starting to mishape

slight corrosion on front discs inner faces

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,259 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre inner edge starting to mishape

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,971 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

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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CB53 AVA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CB53 AVA, 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 CB53 AVA registered?

CB53 AVA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CB53 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB53 AVA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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