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BN03 BVS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,620 mi
Last recorded86,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,620 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2015 86,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2014 84,755 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 84,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 81,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 75,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 68,923 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 63,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2010 63,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,932 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 51,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,225 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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BN03 BVS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 BVS, 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 BN03 BVS registered?

BN03 BVS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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