MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
front brake discs worn/corroded slightly
rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
slight noise nsr wheel when rotated
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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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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