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CX53 VZB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,581 mi
Last recorded108,581 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VZB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears before rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak under engine/gearbox

Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested engine light on slight misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc also knocking (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears before rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak under engine/gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,286 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,808 miles

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges

front brake disc's are under-cutting

front pads are wearing down

rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,846 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 VZB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

CX53 VZB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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