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BF03 YGW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YGW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,656 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,597 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 28 Mar 2018 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,691 miles

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 93,538 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 93,538 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front wheel bearings not tested.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,982 miles

headlight images poor

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight images poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,338 miles

p/s light illuminated momentarily

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,349 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,345 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,505 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,337 miles

windscreen wipers smear slightly

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 YGW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

BF03 YGW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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