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BT53 SBZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,283 mi
Last recorded90,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,508 miles

front brakes lipped

front number plate slightly deterated still able to read

osf brake binding slightly

osf inner wheel arch cover missing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes lipped

front number plate slightly deterated still able to read

osf brake binding slightly

osf inner wheel arch cover missing

wipers / windscreen not fully tested

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,323 miles

damage around vehicle

nsr tyre cut in tread

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

damage around vehicle

nsr tyre cut in tread

osr number plate lamp inop tapped lightly now working

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,238 miles

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf head lamp loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,267 miles

nsf wing mirror glass insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf wing mirror glass insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,282 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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BT53 SBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT53 SBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 SBZ registered?

BT53 SBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 SBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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