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BD03 VTP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 165,567 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 161,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 161,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 152,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 143,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 137,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 133,165 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 125,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 125,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 116,347 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight irregular wear on rear tyres

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 109,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2014 102,647 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm tread depth

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2013 99,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 95,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc worn thin

front wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2011 91,889 miles

damage to windscreen

front brake discs worn thin

rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2010 86,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes worn thin(attention soon needed)

nearside front tyre bald on edge and only just legal(attentiuon very soon needed)

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

windscreen damaged(size of damage is max permited)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 78,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 66,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,049 miles

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

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 VTP 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 87%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

BD03 VTP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 VTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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