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BK53 HCO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HCO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 77,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,113 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 60,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,545 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,545 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 28 Aug 2015 53,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,505 miles

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

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

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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BK53 HCO 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 BK53 HCO, 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 BK53 HCO registered?

BK53 HCO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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