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CF53 FSE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,019 mi
Last recorded62,019 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 62,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 60,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 50,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 36,271 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 35,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 349,988 miles

Front advise wishbone corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,375 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,089 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 31,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,422 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

wear discs and rear pads

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,636 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,375 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 19,370 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 17,715 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,715 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 FSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

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

Is CF53 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FSE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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