CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG03 BTZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,203 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 98,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 95,602 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2019 95,602 miles

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2018 90,741 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,506 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 89,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 89,465 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

age related under body corrosion

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,465 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

age related under body corrosion

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,340 miles

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 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)

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

inner rear wheel arches covered,long h/brake travel,osf electric window fault,front & rear brake discs faces in poor condition,mixed tyre brands fitted,spare tyre pressure low,nsr tyre starting to perish,

oil filter corroded/leaking,slight rub marks to front brake hoses,brake fluid level low,

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 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)

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

inner rear wheel arches covered,long h/brake travel,osf electric window fault,front & rear brake discs faces in poor condition,mixed tyre brands fitted,spare tyre pressure low,nsr tyre starting to perish,

oil filter corroded/leaking,slight rub marks to front brake hoses,brake fluid level low,

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

sills covered

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

sills covered

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 79,065 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,024 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,581 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,435 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG03 BTZ 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 73.9%.

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 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 SG03 BTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG03 BTZ?

You can check the full history of SG03 BTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG03 BTZ registered?

SG03 BTZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is SG03 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 BTZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG03 BTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG03 BTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.