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BF53 ZGK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 151,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 139,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,123 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 108,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 100,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes from A B S unit to rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,884 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 16 Sep 2010 67,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,017 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 ZGK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

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

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