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CK53 BGX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,630 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,420 miles

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

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Sign Of Corrosions All Over Underneath Front And Rear

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Sign Of Corrosions All Over Underneath Front And Rear

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,894 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,010 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 94,010 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,982 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,259 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake binding. Front brakes imbalanced.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,078 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,614 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to get close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CK53 BGX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 BGX, 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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CK53 BGX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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