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CK53 LZL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,807 mi
Last recorded84,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,807 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, minor cracks in tread depth. But no ply or cords visible. 195/60/R15 - 88H (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper rubber split, but still effective. Both, offside and nearside

Fail 22 Jul 2017 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side cracks. 195/60/R15 - 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/R15 - 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, minor cracks in tread depth. But no ply or cords visible. 195/60/R15 - 88H (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper rubber split, but still effective. Both, offside and nearside

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,565 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,787 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,318 miles

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

discs corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on hand brake

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,257 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,446 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,541 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,248 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 LZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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