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BW03 UDZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UDZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,668 miles

rear chassis signs off corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,663 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis signs off corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,945 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 25 May 2017 102,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside 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)

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2017 102,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside 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)

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 94,393 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 94,393 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2015 85,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

high imbalance front brakes

long handbrake travel

o/s/r + n/s/r axle /subframe bushes perishing

Pass 5 May 2015 85,920 miles

high imbalance front brakes

long handbrake travel

engine management light on

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

o/s/r + n/s/r axle /subframe bushes perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 77,492 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

Fail 16 May 2014 77,475 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2013 69,365 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 62,625 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 55,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,616 miles

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

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

screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 May 2009 44,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,060 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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BW03 UDZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW03 UDZ, 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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BW03 UDZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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