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CJ53 THK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,748 mi
Last recorded177,748 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 THK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 177,748 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 154,721 miles

front suspension components corroded

multiple suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 147,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 147,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 130,796 miles

Centre Rear rear highlevel brake light not working

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

Nearside Front headlamp covered by grim but not effecting beam pattern

Nearside Front headlamp covered by grime but not effecting beam patern

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,756 miles

High level brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Nail in tread.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,862 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake has limmited reserve travel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,359 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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CJ53 THK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJ53 THK, 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 CJ53 THK registered?

CJ53 THK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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