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BG03 KLU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KLU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,555 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside+offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle built up corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,873 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 68,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,042 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,200 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 24,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,140 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 21,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 17,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 15,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,180 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 12,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 9,025 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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BG03 KLU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG03 KLU, 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 BG03 KLU registered?

BG03 KLU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is BG03 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 KLU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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