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CX53 OYG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,386 mi
Last recorded159,386 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OYG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 159,386 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 159,383 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 157,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 157,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 153,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 153,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light on Indicating a Fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lense Misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 150,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 150,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 146,644 miles

exhaust blowing at rear

Pass 22 Jun 2018 141,949 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 141,939 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,101 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 136,208 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,927 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 134,927 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,259 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,059 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 93,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,768 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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CX53 OYG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

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

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