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BN53 KZL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,981 mi
Last recorded130,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,981 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O//S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 130,981 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O//S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,664 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear O/S N/S INNER AXLE MOUNTS RUSTY

Rear O/S N/S REAR INNER QUARTER SILLS RUSTY

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,903 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,606 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,704 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 63,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,179 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,547 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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BN53 KZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN53 KZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 KZL registered?

BN53 KZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 KZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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