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BD53 NFH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NFH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Inner wheel arch linings and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,829 miles

Front plastic headlamps faded but still just have pattern

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded round fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front plastic headlamps faded but still just have pattern

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy not blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlight deteriated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlight deteriated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,518 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,463 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

O/S/R metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads wearing thin

O/S/R metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,941 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,580 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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BD53 NFH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD53 NFH, 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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BD53 NFH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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