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BP52 AEX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AEX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 117,013 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody & all the components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2023 117,013 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody & all the components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 110,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 110,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 104,130 miles

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2021 104,130 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,243 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 91,144 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,430 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brakes (59%) and Parking brakes (19%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle presented during wet conditions.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car present in wet condition

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

rear both sides inner sill slight corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,760 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,760 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,971 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,825 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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BP52 AEX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BP52 AEX, 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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BP52 AEX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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