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RX53 HPC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,796 mi
Last recorded88,796 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2023 88,796 miles

Offside Rear Wheel grabbing

Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,282 miles

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

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

SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 5 Dec 2021 82,540 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2021 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,496 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 73,611 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,821 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 65,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 61,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 61,063 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,623 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)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,234 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 47,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jan 2012 37,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,877 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,877 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,614 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

washers partially blocked

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,600 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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RX53 HPC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RX53 HPC, 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 RX53 HPC registered?

RX53 HPC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is RX53 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 HPC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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