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CE53 JZO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JZO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 130,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 130,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,452 miles

Oil leak general engine oil leak ()

wiper mechanism slightly worn, offside

Pass 10 May 2017 124,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 124,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust has been repaired

Fail 7 Apr 2016 121,858 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 81,743 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 81,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,902 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear number plate slight damage reads ok

o/s front wiper blade slight split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,231 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 JZO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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