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BF03 DLX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tread split

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tread split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,156 miles

front and rear discs worn (lip), o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,156 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs worn (lip), o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,201 miles

o/s/f rack arm has slight play, front brake discs worn (lip), rear tyres worn on sidewalls (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f rack arm has slight play, front brake discs worn (lip), rear tyres worn on sidewalls (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

plastics fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection of body

snow tyres fitted to the front

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 58,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 49,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,963 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 30,871 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,390 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 15,518 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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BF03 DLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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