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CF53 BPO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,490 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 1 Jan 2022 105,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 105,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,394 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill within 30cm axle of the mounting. cant see due to petrol pipe in away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 31 May 2019 81,391 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill rear axle. wthin 30 cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill axle within 30cm of mounting. cant see due to petrol pipe in away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrorsion on front and rear suspension componets

Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,247 miles

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

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front number plate damaged

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

slight corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front number plate damaged

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

slight corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,404 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheels slightly binding

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheels slightly binding

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,893 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind on front o/s brake

Pass 31 May 2014 62,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,436 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,577 miles

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

advise nearside front wiper smearing slightly

underbody and components corroding

Pass 31 May 2011 49,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 41,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,922 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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CF53 BPO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CF53 BPO, 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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CF53 BPO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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