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BF53 WZM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,351 mi
Last recorded135,351 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,351 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,413 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine MIL on

unable to check spare tyre boot is full of items

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine MIL on

unable to check spare tyre boot is full of items

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,487 miles

front tyres wearing out on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,102 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 WZM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

BF53 WZM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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