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CE53 UWR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UWR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 122,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

hand brake lever is high

Fail 15 Feb 2019 122,737 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

hand brake lever is high

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,132 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,246 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,245 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,131 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,821 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2010 87,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,969 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,822 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 27 Nov 2008 76,816 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2007 69,457 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,716 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 UWR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

CE53 UWR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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