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CX53 VZN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,362 mi
Last recorded109,362 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VZN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 109,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,994 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 99,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 95,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,916 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall parished noted.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre outer wall parished noted.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,200 miles

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

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 VZN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

CX53 VZN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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