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BJ53 TGN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,921 miles

Many suspension components are showing some corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,167 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,760 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,410 miles

Some suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,227 miles

Many suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,961 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly /feathered

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,684 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,208 miles

many suspension componenets showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,778 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,629 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 TGN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

BJ53 TGN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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