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BG53 KWU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,645 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,127 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system joint corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,046 miles

Underneath corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,744 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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BG53 KWU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG53 KWU, 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 BG53 KWU registered?

BG53 KWU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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