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BG53 UTE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UTE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,140 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 114,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,445 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,109 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak back of engine

Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,314 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak back of engine

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,222 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 88,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,430 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,483 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,222 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 32,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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 UTE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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