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AU03 RYM

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,619 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,619 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,468 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,793 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,793 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,885 miles

n/s/f wheel slight restricted free movement

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f wheel slight restricted free movement

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,634 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,634 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 26,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,839 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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AU03 RYM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU03 RYM, 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 AU03 RYM registered?

AU03 RYM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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