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BF03 DGY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 105,179 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,127 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 84,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers poor.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,871 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm - offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,000 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 36,997 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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BF03 DGY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF03 DGY, 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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BF03 DGY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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