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CU53 EHV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,780 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O.S + N.S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S + N.S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded O.S + N.S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 92,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O.S + N.S (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated O.S + N.S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O.S + N.S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S + N.S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded O.S + N.S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,632 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise : front pad/discs close to limits

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,714 miles

Engine Covers Fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,714 miles

Engine Covers Fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,402 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

slight tightness on o/s/r wheel on hand rotation

Fail 3 Jan 2014 67,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

slight tightness on o/s/r wheel on hand rotation

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,623 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,774 miles

battery top securing bolt missing

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,969 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,323 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,321 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

split end n/s wiper

tyres worn to-n/s/f 2.5,o/s/f 3mm,n/s/r 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,317 miles

split end n/s wiper

tyres worn to-n/s/f 2.5,o/s/f 3mm,n/s/r 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,346 miles

tyres worn between 3mm & 4mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,708 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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CU53 EHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU53 EHV, 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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CU53 EHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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