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BF53 YBG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,454 mi
Last recorded189,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 189,454 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 189,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 176,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 176,534 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 176,514 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 162,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 162,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,981 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,351 miles

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

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

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

emission not done die to exhaust blow

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

emission not done die to exhaust blow

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,257 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 95,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,122 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 YBG 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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

BF53 YBG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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