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CK53 DXG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DXG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 153,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 146,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 142,508 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 137,819 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 137,819 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,596 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 134,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 125,798 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Additional stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 125,753 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Additional stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,841 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 119,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,542 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,703 miles

child seat fitted 2 nearside rear

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted 2 nearside rear

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,576 miles

parking brake travel high

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 DXG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DXG, 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 CK53 DXG registered?

CK53 DXG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is CK53 DXG safe to buy?

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