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CF53 LWD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,678 mi
Last recorded161,678 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LWD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 161,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 161,673 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 130,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image, bulb insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image, bulb insecure (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,865 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,103 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,230 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,903 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,903 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,347 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 80,218 miles

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

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

Front brake pads over half worn

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

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

Wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,112 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,942 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 45,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,903 miles

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

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

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 LWD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

CF53 LWD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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