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BJ03 ZNW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,102 mi
Last recorded49,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZNW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,102 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,455 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under body

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 43,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,075 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Front Brake discs wearing low

Front Coil springs slightly corroded

Front Lower arms slightly corroded

Front Number plate cracked

Front Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Headlight unit deteriorating

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Rear Tyres slightly cracking

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,558 miles

cuts to outer sidewall of n\s\f tyre

front discs slightly lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n\s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o\s\f headlight unit slightly deteriorated

rear discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 29,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt is twisted

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

Pass 10 May 2018 28,200 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

o\s\f brake pipe corroding

o\s\f headlight lense slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 28,200 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

o\s\f brake pipe corroding

o\s\f headlight lense slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 27,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has deep cut to sidewall exposing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,881 miles

battery loose incorrect one fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,789 miles

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose incorrect one fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 26,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,444 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,457 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 21,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,296 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,296 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,835 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,594 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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BJ03 ZNW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BJ03 ZNW, 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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BJ03 ZNW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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