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BG53 UTR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,476 mi
Last recorded118,476 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,476 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S+N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,295 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,798 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,741 miles

Horn slightly grating.

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

Nearside front (rear) wishbone bush slight deterioration of rubber bush bonding but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside rear tyre slightly deformed.

Nearside washer jet slightly weak.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

One steel wheel fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper slight damage, offside door mirrow houseing slight damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,715 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

rear brake discs lipped pads ,70 percent worn,offside door mirrow glass craked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,761 miles

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

offside front door mirrow craked,bonnet relese lever broken,front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside door mirrow glass craked . bonnet release lever broken . nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,952 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UTR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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