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BL53 PKC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,045 mi
Last recorded151,045 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 151,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 124,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2010 96,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cut/s in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres excess wear on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,165 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 PKC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PKC, 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 BL53 PKC registered?

BL53 PKC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BL53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 PKC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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