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BV53 YJK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,203 mi
Last recorded67,203 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YJK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,756 miles

Underbody Corrosion

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 58,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,261 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside front slight body damage

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,046 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 54,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 10,825 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YJK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV53 YJK, 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 BV53 YJK registered?

BV53 YJK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BV53 YJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YJK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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