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SG03 BCF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,877 mi
Last recorded40,877 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,877 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UNDERSEALED

Fail 31 Mar 2026 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRDED

UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 35,741 miles

Fron Subframe Corroded

Underbody Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,975 miles

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

auxiliary belt slight cracked

rear washer jet inop

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,557 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,058 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/5/3mm & IS WORN TO 0mm ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/F WASHER JET IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,365 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 BCF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BCF, 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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SG03 BCF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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