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BP03 BXB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BXB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill guards fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill guards fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 114,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 102,831 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,522 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 94,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,460 miles

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

cv joint noisy on a full lock

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,653 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,712 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,712 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,080 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,202 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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BP03 BXB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 BXB, 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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BP03 BXB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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