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BN53 SYT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SYT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 121,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrosion within 30cm seat/seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise engine noisy

advise o/s sill corroded

advise oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads 1500 miles left approx

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,794 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seat insecure

rear trye sidewalls perished and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seat insecure

rear trye sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,406 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 60,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,402 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,181 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,181 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,673 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 SYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

BN53 SYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BN53 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SYT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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