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CE53 EJK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EJK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 105,440 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER SIDE VERY RUSTY AND WEAK

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,820 miles

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

Offside wiper linkage/spindle worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses slightly dull

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside wiper linkage/spindle worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses slightly dull

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 103,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,952 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,418 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,493 miles

slight noise nsr wheel when rotated

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind osf

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE53 EJK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 EJK, 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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CE53 EJK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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