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BL53 TTZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,950 mi
Last recorded64,950 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,950 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

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

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 64,950 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

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

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,428 miles

under vehicle corrosion rear

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perrishing

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Sep 2016 57,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres soft also perishing on side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,053 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,530 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge of the tread.

engine management light is on with engine running.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,562 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,709 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,707 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,861 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 23,861 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,952 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 TTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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