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CU53 HCC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HCC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,397 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,030 miles

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

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

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

wiper spindle excessively worn

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,030 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

wiper spindle excessively worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,529 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre perrishing throughout

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,636 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,621 miles

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

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,974 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HCC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

CU53 HCC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CU53 HCC safe to buy?

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