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BL53 PKN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,298 mi
Last recorded164,298 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 164,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 164,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch slipping

Pass 16 Dec 2019 152,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 144,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,898 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 112,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,897 miles

Battery loose but unable to fall over

Both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,752 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 87,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,420 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,945 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 PKN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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