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BX53 ABF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,169 mi
Last recorded167,169 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 167,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 163,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

surface corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 156,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 150,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 142,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 142,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,528 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,344 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 116,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner play in steering rack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front mudguard slightly damaged but secure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 80,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,969 miles

no image both headlights

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,969 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

no image both headlights

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,359 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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BX53 ABF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BX53 ABF, 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 BX53 ABF registered?

BX53 ABF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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