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BN53 SZX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SZX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 105,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 102,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,603 miles

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

Offside Front wearing on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,550 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 76,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 64,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,162 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,162 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,396 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 SZX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SZX, 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 BN53 SZX registered?

BN53 SZX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SZX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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