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BJ53 TFO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,953 mi
Last recorded140,953 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 140,953 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

obstructions to rear seats

Fail 12 Dec 2018 140,952 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

obstructions to rear seats

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both Bushes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,679 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,539 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,900 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,396 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 TFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

BJ53 TFO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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