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BV53 YJG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,959 mi
Last recorded141,959 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YJG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 141,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 135,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 135,844 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 129,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 129,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,437 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 124,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear handbrake effort low.

Pass 10 May 2022 118,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 111,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 107,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 97,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,994 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 88,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 84,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2014 81,059 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2014 81,059 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 77,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,507 miles

N/s/rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 11 May 2012 73,505 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

N/s/rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 31 May 2011 69,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,565 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 33,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,087 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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BV53 YJG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV53 YJG, 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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BV53 YJG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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