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BD53 UKL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,833 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,014 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,490 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 108,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,899 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 103,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 103,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,545 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,972 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroeded

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,972 miles

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

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroeded

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,589 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,291 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,934 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,709 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 UKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

BD53 UKL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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