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BF53 YBE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 133,383 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 131,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strut lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Wipers spindle worn

Fail 27 Feb 2023 130,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strut lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Wipers spindle worn

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,812 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,110 miles

Front exhaust condition

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Under sills and surrounding areas light corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,086 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 116,086 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,520 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,520 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,029 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 YBE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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