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BK53 YNF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,599 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 80,599 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,589 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 64,257 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,041 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front discs lipped

Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs worn

both front wipers smearing screen

engine oil leak

suspect offside front pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Oct 2016 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge and on 2mm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and on 2mm

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs worn

both front wipers smearing screen

engine oil leak

suspect offside front pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,486 miles

deep cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,601 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 13,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,453 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 YNF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

BK53 YNF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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