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CK53 LLJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 62,244 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,888 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 58,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,711 miles

EML on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,837 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,606 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,059 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,941 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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CK53 LLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CK53 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

CK53 LLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is CK53 LLJ safe to buy?

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