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BT53 RYK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,382 mi
Last recorded155,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RYK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 155,382 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 155,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 153,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light

engine light on

slight brake bind both rears

Fail 18 May 2016 153,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light

engine light on

slight brake bind both rears

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 148,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 139,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,532 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 120,532 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,083 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhauts cororded

front discs worn slightly

offsdie mirro casing missing

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhauts cororded

front discs worn slightly

offsdie mirro casing missing

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,366 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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BT53 RYK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT53 RYK, 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 BT53 RYK registered?

BT53 RYK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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