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BD03 VRT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VRT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,534 miles

Both front shock gaiters torn.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield broken/fuel tank

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,377 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield broken/fuel tank

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 59,878 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 57,382 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front shock gaiters torn.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,692 miles

Corrosion on most suspension components.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 55,692 miles

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

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

Corrosion on most suspension components.

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint weakend. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2018 51,773 miles

Front shock gaiters torn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 9 May 2017 49,538 miles

Front shock gaiters torn.

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to debond.

Pass 10 May 2016 47,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 44,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,867 miles

Both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

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

Pass 19 May 2009 27,841 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 25,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 21,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,807 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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BD03 VRT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BD03 VRT, 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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BD03 VRT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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