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CE53 ZGM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,920 mi
Last recorded122,920 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZGM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,362 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,670 miles

drive belt in poor condition

n/s/r shock leaking

rear discs in very poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2011 86,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

drive belt in poor condition

n/s/r shock leaking

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,467 miles

Advise offside rear tyre inner edge and tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,442 miles

front discs corroded///front pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,263 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,263 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both number plates distorting

front disc inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,989 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 ZGM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

CE53 ZGM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 ZGM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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