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BF03 LFA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 115,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 110,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 104,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Some oil around the back of engine.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,071 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 99,070 miles

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

Nearside Front restricked movement

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,325 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,775 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,775 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,596 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,288 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,138 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 LFA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

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

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