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BF03 YGN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,283 mi
Last recorded193,283 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 193,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 193,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 182,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 171,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 164,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 157,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2014 150,733 miles

headlight lens deteriorated

slight play front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 153,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 150,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Fail 28 Jun 2013 150,349 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,810 miles

exhuast corroded

rear number plate water damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 139,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhuast corroded

rear number plate water damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,178 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 120,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s head light holder cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,177 miles

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,846 miles

foot & hand brake noisy on application

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,292 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 YGN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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