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BJ03 ZNZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZNZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,586 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,521 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,782 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 35,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,850 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both fornt sills slight damged

near side rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,644 miles

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

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 ZNZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ03 ZNZ, 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 BJ03 ZNZ registered?

BJ03 ZNZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BJ03 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 ZNZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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