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CE53 GNU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,387 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,491 miles

parking brake lever travel a bit high.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,491 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

parking brake lever travel a bit high.

Pass 29 May 2015 86,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2014 78,039 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2013 67,349 miles

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,635 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,392 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,322 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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CE53 GNU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU registered?

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

Is CE53 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 GNU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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