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BJ53 TCX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,862 mi
Last recorded36,862 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 36,862 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 36,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 35,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,786 miles

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

Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 32,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 30,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 30,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,617 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 27,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 25,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,092 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,067 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 8,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,390 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 TCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

BJ53 TCX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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