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BK53 YNG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 158,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 150,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 138,893 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 138,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 124,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 124,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 109,533 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,832 miles

o/s/rear wheel has nail

Fail 30 Jun 2012 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/rear wheel has nail

Pass 16 Jul 2011 61,520 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,210 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 YNG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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