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CK53 DVU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 137,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,700 miles

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished and split

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front brake binding on

rear arch liners fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded and leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished and split

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front brake binding on

rear arch liners fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,855 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust not connected middle exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box detached from centre exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak gear box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,272 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak gear box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,282 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,797 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,631 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,484 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,446 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,446 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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CK53 DVU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CK53 DVU, 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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CK53 DVU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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