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BF03 LHC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

138,460 mi
Last recorded138,460 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 138,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,338 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,769 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,093 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 110,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 105,155 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Slight binding at rear wheels

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,100 miles

Service brake lagging in operation pedal feels spongey (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,534 miles

both headlamp lens faded.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,389 miles

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

front discs lipped on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,959 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,579 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 LHC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

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

Is BF03 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 LHC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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