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RV53 NJY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,945 mi
Last recorded131,945 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 131,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 131,945 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,770 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,770 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,867 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,683 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer edge not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,638 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 66,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,114 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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RV53 NJY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJY, 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 RV53 NJY registered?

RV53 NJY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is RV53 NJY safe to buy?

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