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CX53 GJE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,682 mi
Last recorded194,682 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 GJE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 194,682 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 194,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

strut top mounts rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2018 177,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

strut top mounts rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2017 161,768 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 161,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,658 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,437 miles

Bonnet Catch Faulty

EML on

Front Radiator leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,374 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet Catch Faulty

EML on

Front Radiator leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,088 miles

Rear seats folded flat to make a load area.Adult Seat belts not checked

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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CX53 GJE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX53 GJE, 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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CX53 GJE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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