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BD03 OTV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,291 mi
Last recorded28,291 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 28,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 28,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 28,273 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure massive cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,063 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper starting to smear slightly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 27,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tread edge spliting

Nearside Rear tread split

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking???

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,861 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 25,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,542 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit om inner edge

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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BD03 OTV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD03 OTV, 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 BD03 OTV registered?

BD03 OTV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 OTV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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