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BT03 HCJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,851 miles

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,800 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 61,800 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,906 miles

General corrosion

Slight play in front joints

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,240 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 41,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,301 miles

All tyres worn and perished with surface splitting

Both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,449 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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BT03 HCJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BT03 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

BT03 HCJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BT03 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 HCJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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