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BR03 RMS

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 RMS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 114,386 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,412 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,412 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,482 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,482 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,867 miles

both headlight images poor.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,251 miles

battery insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,251 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,399 miles

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

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

oil leak on back of engine poss head gasket

Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,399 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on back of engine poss head gasket

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,131 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,131 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,726 miles

nail found in osr tyre

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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BR03 RMS 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 75%.

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 BR03 RMS, 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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BR03 RMS is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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