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BL53 CCN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CCN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 111,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 111,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 249,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 101,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,865 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,378 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 80,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,968 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,770 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,732 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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BL53 CCN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL53 CCN, 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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BL53 CCN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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