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CF53 AOU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,378 mi
Last recorded69,378 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,963 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 63,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,887 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,437 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,424 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,804 miles

dent in offside rear door

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 195/60/15

offside front tyre worn on outer edge an bald. 195/60/15

offside rear tyre heavily perished an cracked

rear discs lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,786 miles

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

brake fluid level low

dent in offside rear door

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 195/60/15

offside front tyre worn on outer edge an bald. 195/60/15

offside rear tyre heavily perished an cracked

rear discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perrishing through tread

Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,891 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads appear low

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,891 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads appear low

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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CF53 AOU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CF53 AOU, 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 CF53 AOU registered?

CF53 AOU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is CF53 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 AOU shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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