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CK53 LZJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,193 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

general corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 111,287 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 108,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

coolant very low --3ltrs

Fail 20 Sep 2018 104,458 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering leaking on to lower susp. arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

coolant very low --3ltrs

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,084 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,006 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,127 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes n/s and o/s/rear dragging/sticking on slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

imbalance on rear brake omly just within req limits

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,684 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in steering rack end shaft o/s/front

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,413 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,901 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,665 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 LZJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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