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Toyota Corolla

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB53 EKUMOT history

LB53 EKU is a grey diesel Toyota Corolla first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
198,348 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EKU was last recorded at 198,348 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,891 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,348 miles
  • 2023 – 182,940 miles
  • 2022 – 174,460 miles
  • 2021 – 162,794 miles
  • 2020 – 157,467 miles
  • 2019 – 147,451 miles
  • 2018 – 138,284 miles
  • 2017 – 126,157 miles
  • 2016 – 115,882 miles
  • 2015 – 104,185 miles
  • 2014 – 95,782 miles
  • 2013 – 90,303 miles
  • 2012 – 83,659 miles
  • 2011 – 78,752 miles
  • 2010 – 71,886 miles
  • 2009 – 65,459 miles
  • 2008 – 58,469 miles
  • 2006 – 42,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight fluctuation
  • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,348 miles (+457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,348 miles
    Test number
    542584496269
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight fluctuation
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted
  2. Fail197,891 miles (+14,951)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,891 miles
    Test number
    598110902504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass182,940 miles (+8,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,940 miles
    Test number
    124556815179
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass174,460 miles (+11,666)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,460 miles
    Test number
    534276367915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass162,794 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,794 miles
    Test number
    178592924298
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail162,794 miles (+5,327)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,794 miles
    Test number
    961373380048
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass157,467 miles (+10,016)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,467 miles
    Test number
    952046823706
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass147,451 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,451 miles
    Test number
    678789978533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail147,184 miles (+8,900)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,184 miles
    Test number
    619655825641
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass138,284 miles (+12,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,284 miles
    Test number
    796244170693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass126,157 miles (+10,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,157 miles
    Test number
    791331863397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass115,882 miles (+11,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    563115619164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass104,185 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    789250975068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,782 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    768011674048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    266340373022
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail90,303 miles (+6,644)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    647470073062
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass83,659 miles (+4,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,659 miles
    Test number
    699137182004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass78,752 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    165067381470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,886 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    760059080021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,459 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    460701899095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass58,469 miles (+15,987)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,469 miles
    Test number
    404695938093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,482 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    852056456317
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 2mm
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen
    • NoteWipers smear windscreen slightly

Questions about LB53 EKU

Does LB53 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EKU expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EKU?
The MOT on LB53 EKU expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EKU done?
LB53 EKU was recorded at 198,348 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has LB53 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EKU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 EKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 EKU find?
LB53 EKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front slight fluctuation; rear seats not fitted.

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