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BP52 AEY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,359 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake omly just passed, adjustment required

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,755 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 109,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 102,770 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,511 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 102,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,897 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,675 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,445 miles

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

Outer Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,444 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Outer Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front head lights only just met aim/pattern requirements

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,258 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,353 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AEY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BP52 AEY, 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 BP52 AEY registered?

BP52 AEY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BP52 AEY safe to buy?

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