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CF53 FRU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 34,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 34,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No projected image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 34,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery secured with cable ties and is loosely mounted. Advise retaining strap use when possible. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle, mounting points, brake lines and body corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 34,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery secured with cable ties and is loosely mounted. Advise retaining strap use when possible. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleared blade of debris and cleaned. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated, polished lens to improve output. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleared blade of debris and cleaned. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle, mounting points, brake lines and body corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,153 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 34,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 33,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 32,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 32,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,012 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but image is acceptable

Fail 31 Oct 2016 32,012 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but image is acceptable

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished with slight cuts around tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cuts around tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 31,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished with slight cuts around tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cuts around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,229 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,563 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,889 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 20,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,376 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 14,376 miles

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

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 FRU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

CF53 FRU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is CF53 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FRU shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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