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CU53 OCG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 115,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 103,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,306 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has cut/slight damage to it

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has cut/slight damage to it

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 6,834 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,679 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,679 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,300 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin (lipped)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,313 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 OCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

CU53 OCG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is CU53 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OCG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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