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BN03 YLY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,800 mi
Last recorded82,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 YLY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,824 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,634 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 May 2015 60,604 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

imissons imitant

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

imissons imitant

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 47,860 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 47,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 43,853 miles

front shock absorber dust covers split

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2010 40,035 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight tear in front wipers but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 6 May 2010 40,035 miles

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

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

slight tear in front wipers but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 35,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 31,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,107 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 YLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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