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CU53 ZCT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZCT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,510 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,438 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake Fluid Low

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,732 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 28,146 miles

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

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

front under tray loose under side of engine

Pass 31 May 2012 18,721 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge,meets pass criteria

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,448 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 5,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,577 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,127 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 ZCT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

CU53 ZCT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CU53 ZCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 ZCT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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