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DA53 NZU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 NZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,414 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 60,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,218 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 24,842 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 24,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both front (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2016 24,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,156 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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DA53 NZU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA53 NZU, 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 DA53 NZU registered?

DA53 NZU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DA53 NZU safe to buy?

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