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BN53 WYW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,221 mi
Last recorded150,221 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 19 Mar 2019 150,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 2 Mar 2018 136,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Feb 2018 136,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,334 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations etc

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,185 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,109 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,536 miles

rear number plate seperating

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,781 miles

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

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 WYW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN53 WYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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