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2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 81,772 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,733 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,336 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 57,336 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,101 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on its inner edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,303 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,393 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 36,393 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,052 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 20,052 miles

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

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

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 NFC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

CF53 NFC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is CF53 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 NFC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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