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CU53 ZDH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,538 mi
Last recorded158,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZDH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 158,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into both rear flexables (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear back plates corroded

corrosion on both rear sills

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 158,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into both rear flexables (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear back plates corroded

corrosion on both rear sills

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 153,090 miles

Axle slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Both inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 153,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Axle slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Both inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,823 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 140,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,278 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,359 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 ZDH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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