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CK53 DWC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DWC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 28,666 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COIL SPRING CUP CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COIL SPRING CUP CORRODED AND DETACHED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S REAR INNER SILL SUSPENSION AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 24,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 24,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,194 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexi)

Nearside tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 21,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexi)

Nearside tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 17,139 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting in both rear chassis legs and inner sills

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,311 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 15,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,655 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 5,655 miles

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

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 DWC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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