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CU53 MXA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,577 mi
Last recorded152,577 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MXA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 152,577 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 141,475 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 141,356 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 133,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 124,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 123,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,294 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 114,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,510 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 94,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 75,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,922 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 MXA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

CU53 MXA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 MXA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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