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BG03 ZND

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZND
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 146,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 146,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 146,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

front+rear suspention componants corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 137,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 29 Apr 2019 137,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire partially missing(plastic fuel tank) (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,888 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

all rear suspension corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 21 Apr 2018 134,888 miles

handbrake travel high

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,083 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 131,079 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,884 miles

Oil level very low ADDED 2 ltr

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 126,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil level very low ADDED 2 ltr

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,882 miles

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2013 107,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 24 Apr 2012 98,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,142 miles

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

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

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 ZND is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZND, 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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BG03 ZND is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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