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RV53 NJZ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,846 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 119,846 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,683 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,125 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm,and worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is on 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,093 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm,and worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,622 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,303 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,552 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 NJZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 RV53 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

RV53 NJZ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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