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CU53 ZCL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZCL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 158,132 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,621 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 115,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose burst on brake test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,676 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,021 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 89,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,137 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,719 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due underseal/oil sprayed on everything

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,795 miles

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise sill covers

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,981 miles

advise corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,770 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 ZCL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

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