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BK53 UWT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,045 miles

Rear HANDBRAKE FREEPLAY REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,196 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,196 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,715 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs are very worn, rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,294 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)

nearside handbrake - lower reading on guage

both front tyres - sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,451 miles

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

both front tyres signs of cracking in tread pattern

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,451 miles

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

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)

both front tyres signs of cracking in tread pattern

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,659 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,921 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 UWT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

BK53 UWT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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