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BJ53 THF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 73,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 63,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,027 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,966 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,397 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 THF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

BJ53 THF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is BJ53 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 THF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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