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BK53 UXE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,604 mi
Last recorded174,604 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UXE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 174,604 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 174,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 172,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 172,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 163,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 163,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 133,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 133,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 121,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,339 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 83,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,558 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 UXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK53 UXE, 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 BK53 UXE registered?

BK53 UXE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is BK53 UXE safe to buy?

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