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FE03 BSY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BSY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

travel on hand brake

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,282 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,299 miles

Rear pads getting low

head lights faded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,388 miles

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

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

Rear springs corroded

slight traval on on hand brake

Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight traval on on hand brake

Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,214 miles

both front head lights faded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 122,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

both front head lights faded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,872 miles

Front head lights faded

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2017 95,531 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,942 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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FE03 BSY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE03 BSY, 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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FE03 BSY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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