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BG53 KWV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,108 mi
Last recorded82,108 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KWV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,864 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 67,133 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 67,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 59,486 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 15 May 2012 59,486 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 May 2011 51,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,923 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 29 Oct 2008 38,896 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)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,815 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 KWV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

BG53 KWV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BG53 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 KWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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