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BF03 YGL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,900 mi
Last recorded168,900 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YGL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 168,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,391 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 159,391 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 98,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,861 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,702 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 YGL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 YGL registered?

BF03 YGL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BF03 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 YGL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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