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CU53 HUJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 59,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,698 miles

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

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 44,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear trailing arms rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2018 32,705 miles

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

front suspension arms in a rusty condition

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,059 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,480 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,610 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 HUJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

CU53 HUJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is CU53 HUJ safe to buy?

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