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CX53 VYU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 88,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp Glass Crazing Slightly

Offside Front Headlamp Glass Crazing Slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,956 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,956 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,008 miles

advise both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,277 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,471 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 VYU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

CX53 VYU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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