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CK53 WZL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

261,637 mi
Last recorded261,637 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 261,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 255,095 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 254,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 247,276 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 238,876 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shocker absorber has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 238,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 231,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 231,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Above exhaust covering fuel tank, shield corroded and falling apart (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 222,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 211,014 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front head lamps cloudy

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 211,014 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front head lamps cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 199,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 184,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 170,423 miles

both head lamp cloudy

Fail 8 Oct 2015 170,359 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both head lamp cloudy

Pass 8 Oct 2014 156,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 142,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 129,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,720 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 52,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

CK53 WZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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