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BJ53 NHL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 62,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,020 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 54,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,804 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 6 Oct 2014 42,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,686 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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BJ53 NHL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 BJ53 NHL, 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 BJ53 NHL registered?

BJ53 NHL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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