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CX53 WAU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,358 mi
Last recorded132,358 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,005 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower susp arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic headlamp lens deteriorating

steel wheel fitted n/s rear at retest

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,170 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 88,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,400 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 67,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,868 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,743 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 WAU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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