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BT03 ZDA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZDA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,582 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,985 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

all 4 coil springs corroded

front sub frame and rear frame corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,471 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,572 miles

All four tyres cracking between treads

Fail 22 Jun 2017 68,563 miles

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

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

All four tyres cracking between treads

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/damaged on sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall/tread

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/damaged on sidewall

Nearside headlamp beam image output deteriorated

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall/tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,147 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,956 miles

surface scraches on both headlamp lenses, slightly affecting beam pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,970 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,780 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,780 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake is uneven and harsh on application

o/s and n/s front tyres are old and cracking on sidewalls/wearing on inner edges and have numerous cuts in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,284 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 31,556 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 ZDA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

BT03 ZDA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BT03 ZDA safe to buy?

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