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RV53 NHG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 144,388 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 17 Sep 2019 144,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,664 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear child seats fited

bumper damage

water damage to number plates

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 95,223 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

plastic under trays insecure

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,967 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear number plate delaminating

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear number plate delaminating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,091 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,789 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 60,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 51,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,498 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,459 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RV53 NHG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV53 NHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 NHG registered?

RV53 NHG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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