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AO03 BGF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,615 mi
Last recorded134,615 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 134,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a cut in the tread to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

drivers seatbelt is twisted

nearside front brake is binding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 127,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 119,577 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 119,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,201 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 110,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 101,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 2.5mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,864 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 2.5mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2008 77,812 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,577 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,298 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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AO03 BGF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO03 BGF, 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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AO03 BGF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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