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BN53 YFA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,527 mi
Last recorded154,527 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 154,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 138,997 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 138,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,293 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 12,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,725 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,343 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 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

BN53 YFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 YFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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