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RY03 BPX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,003 mi
Last recorded179,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 BPX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 179,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 179,002 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,289 miles

o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2019 172,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2018 166,108 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 166,108 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

both front coil spring corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,875 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 10 Jun 2016 153,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 147,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 147,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 138,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 127,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 127,104 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,823 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,839 miles

o/s hand brake a little poor

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,386 miles

front tyres low on tread †small crack in noplate

Pass 8 May 2006 40,794 miles

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

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

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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RY03 BPX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RY03 BPX, 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 RY03 BPX registered?

RY03 BPX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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