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BC03 VBM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 68,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,130 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 63,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,162 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 57,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 55,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 51,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 51,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 49,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,632 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 46,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 44,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 44,497 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 41,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2014 38,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2014 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,557 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have small cuts inner sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2011 29,634 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 26,246 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer wall

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,245 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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BC03 VBM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 VBM, 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 BC03 VBM registered?

BC03 VBM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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