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BL53 PLV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PLV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 126,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 124,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 119,053 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,052 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,261 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 109,261 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,243 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2020 105,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,679 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 101,679 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 93,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,829 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,215 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,618 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,595 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 57,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,450 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 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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