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SG03 BBZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BBZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 90,016 miles

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 29 May 2024 75,286 miles

rear axel corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 75,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axel corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 69,061 miles

handbrake travel too high

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,532 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,696 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 55,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear cut in tread

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,913 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/Front tyre near wear bars

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,913 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/Front tyre near wear bars

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,480 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,480 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,834 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,676 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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SG03 BBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG03 BBZ, 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 SG03 BBZ registered?

SG03 BBZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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