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BK53 HLP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HLP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,179 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,755 miles

Front registrashion plate crack

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front number plate is crack

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,190 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front number plate is crack

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,807 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,272 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks inner wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks inner and outer wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,937 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,718 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,122 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,028 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre 195/65/15V all other 3 tyres 195/60/15V

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 32,079 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 13 Sep 2006 23,826 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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BK53 HLP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK53 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

BK53 HLP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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