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BT03 WXC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 WXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 103,158 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 103,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,224 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner arms have slight play

exhaust corroded/chasis corroded/oil leak

ubcc

wheel caps fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

rear number plate just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

rear number plate just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,280 miles

centre high level brake lamp not working

corrosion started to nearside outer sill

hand brake travel on upper limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just passable recomend replacement

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,280 miles

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

centre high level brake lamp not working

corrosion started to nearside outer sill

hand brake travel on upper limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just passable recomend replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel on upper limit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,017 miles

hand brake travel on upper limit

Pass 28 May 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,050 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 46,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,898 miles

hand brake travel on upper limit

nearside rear tyre damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend replacement

Pass 27 May 2006 26,391 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 WXC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

BT03 WXC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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