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CE53 HFP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,859 mi
Last recorded178,859 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HFP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 178,859 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 164,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 148,420 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 139,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake disc worn / scored

Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,887 miles

some wear front & rear pads

front brake imbalance 25%

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 HFP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

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

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