MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
steering and suspension component corroded all
under vehicle corroded all
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
under vehicle coorded
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
silly corroded all
under vehicle corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle next to suspension bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under vehicle corrosion
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 PLV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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