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BK53 HLY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HLY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 114,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,724 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Bothsides ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 103,840 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 103,840 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,747 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

slight surface rust underbody

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,747 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

slight surface rust underbody

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,446 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 68,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,401 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,258 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

off side rear tyre tread worn unevenly

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 HLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

BK53 HLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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