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CU53 ELH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,190 mi
Last recorded123,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ELH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,190 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,814 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,813 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,122 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured [BOTH] (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE AREA HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,876 miles

underside slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,013 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,481 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,114 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 ELH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ELH, 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 CU53 ELH registered?

CU53 ELH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is CU53 ELH safe to buy?

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