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BW52 RVK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,317 mi
Last recorded106,317 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RVK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,317 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 106,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,456 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,308 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

!! front number plate poor !!

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,677 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,677 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BW52 RVK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BW52 RVK, 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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BW52 RVK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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