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BL53 ULE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,459 mi
Last recorded41,459 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,459 miles

Headlamps blurry

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,734 miles

Nearside headlight becoming blurry

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 33,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,145 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,024 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,118 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside headlight requires attention

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 16,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 9,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 9,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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 ULE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 ULE, 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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What year was BL53 ULE registered?

BL53 ULE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is BL53 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 ULE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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