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BJ53 NJE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,955 mi
Last recorded94,955 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 94,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,986 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Fail 28 Sep 2023 92,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,654 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 86,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,072 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,998 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,143 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 NJE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 NJE registered?

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

Is BJ53 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 NJE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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