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BJ53 NHT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,292 mi
Last recorded162,292 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NHT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 162,292 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 162,291 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,392 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern/both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 153,392 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced effecting beam pattern/both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 141,785 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 141,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck to tank has residue of leak

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

very strong fuel smell in car

Pass 7 Nov 2015 130,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,624 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 100,678 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 100,678 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,011 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,873 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 NHT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ53 NHT, 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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BJ53 NHT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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