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BT03 HCF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,412 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

Fail 19 Aug 2020 72,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,747 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 66,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,925 miles

under body corrosion and corrosion to rear suspension mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing very poor condition (2.7.2a)

excessive surface corrosion to rear beam and suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 60,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing very poor condition (2.7.2a)

excessive surface corrosion to rear beam and suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 51,261 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,782 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,412 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,412 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 33,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,293 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 19,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,244 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,667 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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BT03 HCF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT03 HCF, 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 BT03 HCF registered?

BT03 HCF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is BT03 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 HCF shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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