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CK53 LZV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,459 mi
Last recorded149,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LZV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 143,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 143,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,661 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,459 miles

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

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 LZV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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