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BN03 MFX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 121,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel binding

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off check (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insicure

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 110,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off check (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insicure

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,638 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT AND PERISHED

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT AND PERISHED

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,120 miles

N/S/F Tyre & O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F Tyre & O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,603 miles

Drivers Window Does Not Work.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 59,542 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,364 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,767 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,737 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear disc & offside front pads just passable'

Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,558 miles

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

Offside 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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BN03 MFX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

BN03 MFX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BN03 MFX safe to buy?

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