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BG03 OTZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,736 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 88,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,732 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2017 67,585 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 67,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 59,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,813 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 10,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 10,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG03 OTZ, 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 BG03 OTZ registered?

BG03 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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