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BK53 YNH

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,854 mi
Last recorded158,854 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 158,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,184 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,184 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,218 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both outer bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both cables rear (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,728 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,289 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall also tyre starting to wear low outside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 113,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front windscreen washers starting to become weak

nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall also tyre starting to wear low outside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 102,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,980 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 94,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 86,202 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 86,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,649 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 YNH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

BK53 YNH is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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