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CE53 MBF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 66,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted both

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,918 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Of vehicle has heavy corrosion to axle, chassis, suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,374 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,402 miles

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

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

park brake lever close to max travel

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,251 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,344 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 MBF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

CE53 MBF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is CE53 MBF safe to buy?

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