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CE53 ZFJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 73,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb not fitted proply (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,538 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,811 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,575 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,591 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord/ply

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,461 miles

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

Front brake disc`s worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,818 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 ZFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

CE53 ZFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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