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CK53 TYG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 136,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 129,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 121,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both headlamp aim patterns only just visible.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,526 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 113,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 69,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,522 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,215 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,700 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 TYG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TYG, 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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What year was CK53 TYG registered?

CK53 TYG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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The MOT history for CK53 TYG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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