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BF53 LNP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LNP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 127,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 113,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front headlights misting

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

nail to n/s front tyre

o/s rear seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

slight handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front both needs polish /clean (1.7.5a)

component corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,625 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,933 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,134 miles

front bumper is damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,789 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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BF53 LNP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF53 LNP, 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 BF53 LNP registered?

BF53 LNP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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