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BN03 LLT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LLT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,712 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 123,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 119,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 112,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,627 miles

Front lower suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front lower suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 107,433 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,219 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexy slightly corroded

Off side rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,822 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 97,822 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,462 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear brake pipes into flexihoses slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,281 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 83,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,048 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 64,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,964 miles

bonnet catch was siezed

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 LLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LLT, 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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BN03 LLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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