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BD53 NFU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,973 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,408 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,806 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,714 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,497 miles

Chip damage to windscreen

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,179 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,313 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,773 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 NFU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD53 NFU, 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 BD53 NFU registered?

BD53 NFU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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