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CK53 RCV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,375 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 120,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 99,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,951 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 69,990 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 66,854 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 May 2016 66,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on inside edge of tread

Pass 14 May 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,503 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 RCV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 RCV registered?

CK53 RCV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is CK53 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 RCV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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