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BF53 WYY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WYY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,598 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,598 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,512 miles

Front both front lamps faded

Front no plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive topped up 2.5litrs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,405 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various body damage

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,961 miles

both head lamps faded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,122 miles

Front both headlamps hazey

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,122 miles

Front both headlamps hazey

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 94,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 91,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dust cover insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dust cover insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 28,024 miles

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

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 WYY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF53 WYY, 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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BF53 WYY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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