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BN53 SXY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,060 mi
Last recorded108,060 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SXY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,122 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,434 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,071 miles

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,701 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 26,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,478 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 SXY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN53 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

BN53 SXY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BN53 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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