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CU53 HCY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,242 mi
Last recorded188,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 188,242 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate inscription missing rear (0.1 (b))

Road wheel badly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 184,371 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 182,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 159,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 141,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 126,931 miles

All brake pads worn very low.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 126,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All brake pads worn very low.

EML on

Pass 3 May 2012 113,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Off side front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 May 2011 100,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,048 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,966 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 HCY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

CU53 HCY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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