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CU53 ENT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,933 miles

advise subframe corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2022 121,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise subframe corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,885 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 119,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 119,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,066 miles

advise headlights

Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,066 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise headlights

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,097 miles

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)

both heahlights (beam image)

rust on rear brake pipes

rust on under sills +suspension arm mounts +under bodu rust

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,095 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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)

both heahlights (beam image)

rust on chassis under sikks suspension arm mounts +under body rust

rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2016 114,706 miles

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

front brake balance

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

headlights (beam image)

rust on chassis +under sills +under body rust

Fail 25 Mar 2016 114,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake balance

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

headlights (beam image)

rust on chassis +under sills +under body rust

Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlights (beam image)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

rust on chassis +under sills +subframe mounts

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,858 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake bind o/s/f

handbrake travel

n/s headlight (beam image)

slight corrosion on under body

temporary repair on o/s mirror

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,858 miles

brake bind o/s/f

handbrake travel

n/s headlight (beam image)

slight corrosion on under body

temporary repair on o/s mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,838 miles

Little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,898 miles

Handbrake lever has a lot of free travel

Nearside front outer disc pad close to limit

Offside front outer disc pad worn very close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,695 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 98,695 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,088 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 92,796 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 ENT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

CU53 ENT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is CU53 ENT safe to buy?

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