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RV53 NLT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,373 mi
Last recorded215,373 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 215,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 207,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 201,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 196,724 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 196,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 191,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 183,790 miles

Carried out test in wet conditions

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Low

Wipers Smearing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 183,790 miles

Carried out test in wet conditions

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Low

Wipers Smearing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 175,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 161,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,838 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,280 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 122,280 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 112,138 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 103,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 77,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,899 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 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

RV53 NLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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