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CU53 EMV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 129,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,990 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 126,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing ALL BELT BUCKLES (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,147 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,147 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,648 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,737 miles

osf steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,891 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,454 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,100 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,007 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 67,474 miles

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

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

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 EMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

CU53 EMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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