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CU53 EKL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,124 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,697 miles

front tyres low tread bald on edges need replacing o/s/r tyre low tread on 1.6 also needs replacing

hand brake travel long

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,860 miles

hand brake travel

o/s/r brake pads look low

o/s/r tyre very low tread

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel

o/s/r brake pads look low

o/s/r tyre very low tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,574 miles

advise handbrake travel long

advise n/s/f tyre on limit and nail in tread recommend replacement

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise noise from clutch

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread getting low recommend replacement

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,574 miles

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

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

advise handbrake travel long

advise n/s/f tyre on limit and nail in tread recommend replacement

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise noise from clutch

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread getting low recommend replacement

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,990 miles

brake fluid low

front discs and brake pads worn thin

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

front discs and brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,604 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,183 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,823 miles

brake discs condition

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre1.6 mm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,415 miles

o/s/r tyre condition

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,711 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 EKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU53 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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