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CU53 UYM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,683 mi
Last recorded131,683 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2024 131,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 80,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaking and rusted below the vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 129,179 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,744 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 126,744 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,515 miles

BRAKE DIC PADS WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,114 miles

CHASSIS AND BODY HAS CORROSION

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,112 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

CHASSIS AND BODY HAS CORROSION

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,822 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,920 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,324 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

offside front headlamp mounting cracked but not insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,834 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

offside front headlamp mounting cracked but not insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,818 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2006 22,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UYM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UYM, 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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CU53 UYM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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