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CK53 LZH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,424 mi
Last recorded197,424 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LZH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 197,424 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 9 Apr 2016 197,424 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 30 Mar 2015 186,914 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)

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

offside door stop broken

Pass 10 Apr 2014 178,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 178,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 166,778 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc cover deterioated

offside rear tyre cuts to centre tread area no cords visible at time if test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 166,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both headlights deterioated

nearside rear brake disc cover deterioated

offside rear tyre cuts to centre tread area no cords visible at time if test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 146,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 105,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,221 miles

slight lip both front brake discs brake pads wearing low o./side mirror cover repaired with tape

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 LZH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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