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M203 LAY

1995 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 LAY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,598 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,219 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,700 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel footbrake reading too low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,684 miles

front tyre size is different to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,303 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2020 59,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,576 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,326 miles

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

O/s/F & N/s/R Tyrs Side Wall Detariorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,089 miles

O/s/f front tyrs side wall deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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M203 LAY is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 M203 LAY, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M203 LAY is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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