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RV53 NLJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,033 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 83,027 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES DEEP SIDE WORN PLUS CRACKED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,532 miles

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2020 76,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,644 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wheel/brake grabbing/binding - advise further inspection required

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,624 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres heavily perished advise replace A.S.A.P 195.60.15

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,722 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,373 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,406 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 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RV53 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

RV53 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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