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CX53 HFJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,198 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,151 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split at end

both headlamp lens faded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,151 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split at end

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,913 miles

Front tyres starting to perish.

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,836 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HFJ, 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 CX53 HFJ registered?

CX53 HFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 HFJ safe to buy?

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