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BT52 VJP

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VJP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,840 miles

Both head lamp units crazed

Front Both tyres cracking 195/60 15 @5mm

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 98,672 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,739 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear sill slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside headlamp beam image requires attention soon

passenger door slightly corroded

speedo glass slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,389 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,576 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 74,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,269 miles

edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,723 miles

low tread on rear tyres rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,258 miles

low tread on front tyres

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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BT52 VJP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT52 VJP, 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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BT52 VJP is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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