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BF03 DMZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DMZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,149 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,736 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,539 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,382 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front wiper split

high level stop lamp inop

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 26 Mar 2019 60,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

high level stop lamp inop

nsf brake discs slightly discoulored

nsf tyre wearing on edge / not fully tested

nsf wheel bearing not fully tested

rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,292 miles

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

object in osr tyre

rear brake discs lipped

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,319 miles

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

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

Rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,658 miles

front & rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully see brake linings, suspect front & rear brake pads on/very close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,388 miles

front and rear discs lipped

nsr hand brake effiecency reading slightly low advise brake check

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,575 miles

brake pads

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DMZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF03 DMZ, 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 BF03 DMZ registered?

BF03 DMZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BF03 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 DMZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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