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CE53 UVN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,063 mi
Last recorded55,063 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UVN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,063 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,679 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,204 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,602 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,502 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Sep 2020 52,502 miles

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

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

nail o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,328 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,409 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 47,717 miles

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

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

195/60/15

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,866 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,676 miles

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

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 14,736 miles

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

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 UVN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 UVN registered?

CE53 UVN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is CE53 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 UVN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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