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CU53 ZDG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,775 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,308 miles

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,273 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,697 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,697 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,536 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 ZDG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

CU53 ZDG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 ZDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 ZDG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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