
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass104,185 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 104,185 miles
- Test number
- 789250975068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,782 miles (+5,479)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 95,782 miles
- Test number
- 768011674048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass78,752 miles (+6,866)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 78,752 miles
- Test number
- 165067381470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,886 miles (+6,427)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,886 miles
- Test number
- 760059080021
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass58,469 miles (+15,987)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,469 miles
- Test number
- 404695938093
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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