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CU53 OVH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OVH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 130,774 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 113,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 113,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,189 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,189 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,321 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,321 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,007 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 OVH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

CU53 OVH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CU53 OVH safe to buy?

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