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BF03 DOU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,745 mi
Last recorded112,745 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 112,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both front and nsr brake hose perished

engine light on ----misfire

exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,286 miles

wiper marks on screen

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle poor (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working top high level (1.2.1b)

wiper marks on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,654 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,244 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,718 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake binding slightly

under tray loose

Fail 6 Mar 2010 67,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,124 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,000 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Rear pads worn thin

Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,000 miles

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Rear pads worn thin

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,534 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,709 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 DOU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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