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BF03 LFS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,456 mi
Last recorded129,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 129,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 129,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 124,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 116,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,962 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,737 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 103,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner /outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges but not exposing inner cords

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,613 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,613 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges but not exposing inner cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,603 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges but not exposing on inner cords

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and outer wall cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,978 miles

engine noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2011 71,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,844 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,267 miles

brake fluid level low

slight movement to n/s ball joint when steering rocked

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 LFS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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