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CU53 GYB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,242 mi
Last recorded167,242 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 167,242 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 167,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 162,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,944 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,326 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield near fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2022 153,326 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield near fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 148,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 130,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,972 miles

both rear tyres close to wear marks

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,972 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear marks

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,019 miles

o/s/r tye edge wear and on wear indicators

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,735 miles

handbrake long requires attention

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,733 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

handbrake long requires attention

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,167 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 GYB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 GYB registered?

CU53 GYB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 GYB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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