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CU53 ZCJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,480 mi
Last recorded102,480 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,480 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrsion under neath

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrsion under neath

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,304 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,883 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,390 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill trims fitted

slight flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,981 miles

slight movement in handbrake lever (side play)

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 ZCJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

CU53 ZCJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 ZCJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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