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BL53 ULB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,288 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake very slight sticking

Outer both sills covers

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and very slight wearing tread lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,288 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broke no reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake very slight sticking

Outer both sills covers

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and very slight wearing tread lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,704 miles

Both wiper blades split, although still clearing screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,191 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,668 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 ULB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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