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CU53 EMX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,178 mi
Last recorded103,178 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,996 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,972 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Corrosion in various places and on various components.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper linkage is worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,609 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

High level brake light is not working.

O/s wiper mechanism is worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead lower to jnct box (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 brake dust back plates corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Handbrake close to reserve travel maximum

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead lower to jnct box (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 brake dust back plates corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,789 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,153 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from side of cross valve into engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from cross valve vertical into engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi forward (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,794 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,258 miles

ALL brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2012 46,249 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,248 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,009 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,515 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,937 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 6,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,968 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EMX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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