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CX53 WAA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WAA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 142,277 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 142,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,544 miles

Both headlamp beam images unclear, benefit of doubt given to presenter

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak slight ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,406 miles

Near side rear light cluster damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in battery

Fail 29 Oct 2016 109,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in battery

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,020 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,207 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,176 miles

n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyre walls started to perish

n/s/rear tyre outter wall scuffed

non directional tyre and directional tyre fitted on front axle

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,892 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 WAA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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