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BG53 KWW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,026 mi
Last recorded120,026 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corroded in several areas including sills and suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,919 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded and muddy

Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 94,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underseal applied

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,651 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer o/s&n/s sill cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s&n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer o/s&n/s sill cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s&n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner sill corroded rear both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 73,422 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers deteriorated

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,060 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 54,957 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 54,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,438 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low...

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,780 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 KWW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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