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CK53 WZE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,359 mi
Last recorded151,359 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WZE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 151,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 147,771 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 147,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 143,117 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 143,116 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 138,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 135,262 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside headlight slightly loose

Fail 8 Apr 2022 135,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy also wrong way round . (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlight is slightly insecure .

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,278 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 127,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 123,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drive belt cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,033 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front brake disc "bluing" from heat

Offside Front spot lamp lens broken

Offside Front spot lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine auxiliary belt perished

poor beam pattern from both headlamps

Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,078 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 67,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,352 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 WZE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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