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CE53 GOC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 GOC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,293 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 107,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,244 miles

Central Rear rear axle rusting

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,595 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,658 miles

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

rear axcle rusting

Fail 7 Feb 2019 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axcle rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,547 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass will not adjust ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake reading slightly low

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe nearside rear badly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass will not adjust ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake reading slightly low

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe nearside rear badly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,874 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe rear end into fuel tank hoses corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe rear end into fuel tank hoses corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroded at rear end of vehicle

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroded at rear end of vehicle

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,164 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal fuel pipe at rear end into fuel tank hoses badly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,164 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

metal fuel pipe at rear end into fuel tank hoses badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,060 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 9 Mar 2012 65,465 miles

Fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,465 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see wheel nuts,plastic wheel covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see wheel nuts,plastic wheel covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,906 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 21,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 11 Sep 2006 12,156 miles

front wiper rubbers worn

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 GOC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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