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BF03 DNU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,385 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,813 miles

battery warning light staying on

both front brake discs slightly worned

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery warning light staying on

both front brake discs slightly worned

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 23,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF03 DNU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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