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CE53 FHK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FHK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 159,554 miles

n/s headlight lens

Fail 15 Aug 2019 159,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s headlight lens

Pass 24 Aug 2018 154,673 miles

front number plate

o/s/f lower split pin

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,784 miles

front number plate

Fail 2 Aug 2017 147,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and a screw (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

side repeater colours

both headlight lenses

e.m light on

front number plate

n/s/f inner pad close to ware indicator

oil on min

Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,723 miles

lift o/s door hinges

Fail 16 Aug 2016 140,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

OIL ON MIN

e.m light on

lift o/s door hinges

n/s/f brake slow to react

Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,750 miles

e,m light on

front number plate

lift o/s door hinges

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 133,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AND VERYLOW (1.8.A.1b)

e,m light on

front number plate

lift o/s door hinges

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,458 miles

e.m light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,343 miles

n/s image

Fail 24 Aug 2012 105,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

em light on

n/s image

Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

oil on min mark

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,577 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,576 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

long travel of handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,422 miles

Nearside Front 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)

eng man light on

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FHK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHK, 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 CE53 FHK registered?

CE53 FHK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 FHK safe to buy?

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