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BL52 ULJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 ULJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,096 miles

Front both headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lens excessively deteriated, causing a very poor image, need to clean lens thoroughly or replace.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lens excessively deteriated, causing a very poor image, need to clean lens thoroughly or replace.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,227 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,227 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,652 miles

front wipers starting smear

offside front wheel nuts not fitted correctly

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2015 79,652 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers starting smear

offside front wheel nuts not fitted correctly

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2014 74,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake application - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,924 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,924 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,602 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,396 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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BL52 ULJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL52 ULJ, 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 BL52 ULJ registered?

BL52 ULJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BL52 ULJ safe to buy?

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