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BP03 WRJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,963 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,564 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 82,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,975 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage & close to limits

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 WRJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRJ, 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 BP03 WRJ registered?

BP03 WRJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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