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SA03 BZG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,798 mi
Last recorded42,798 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,798 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,449 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car has lots of surface rust for year

car seems to have been standing a while

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank heat shield rusty & loose

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear & surface rust on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

mould on rear seat

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f plastic inner wing/bumper loose

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f seat tilt back lever mounting bent

plastic covers fitted on sils

slight damage to engine sump

slight damage to n/s/r plastic inner wing

slight damage to n/s/r rim

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 18,741 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 18,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,477 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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SA03 BZG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 BZG, 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 SA03 BZG registered?

SA03 BZG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is SA03 BZG safe to buy?

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