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BG53 USP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,579 mi
Last recorded63,579 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,579 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 62,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 61,825 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 60,607 miles

Brake pipes have corrosion

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 59,270 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,248 miles

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

under body correded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,518 miles

Front both side tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,669 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,982 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,719 miles

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

offside front wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,758 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 23,756 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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 USP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

BG53 USP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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