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CU53 ZBC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,908 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,274 miles

H/brake slightly high

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 117,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

H/brake slightly high

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,744 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,581 miles

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,843 miles

r/o/s tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,193 miles

front brake discs are worn

handbrake level high

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,813 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,363 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 ZBC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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