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BD03 VSE

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,605 mi
Last recorded112,605 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VSE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,605 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Aux belt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

n/s /f washer only working on 1 jet but clearing screen ok

o/s/f wiper split at ends

outer sills covered unable to see condition

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre lap belt (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

n/s /f washer only working on 1 jet but clearing screen ok

o/s/f wiper split at ends

outer sills covered unable to see condition

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,278 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,202 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below Min (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil level below Min

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight patterns poor

front number plate chipped

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

slight drag on offside front brake

wiper blades smear

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,005 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,471 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,851 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 VSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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