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RY03 TKD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,358 mi
Last recorded138,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 TKD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,358 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

dampness around offside front shocker

Fail 29 May 2018 138,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both engine lower covers partially detached but secure

both rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion to exhaust

dampness around offside front shocker

Pass 11 May 2017 123,433 miles

Age related cracks to nearside rear tyre

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 May 2017 123,433 miles

Age related cracks to nearside rear tyre

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,720 miles

child seats fitted

corrosion to rear exhaust

wiper smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted

corrosion to rear exhaust

wiper smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

park brake, little reserve travel on lever

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,040 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,265 miles

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

offside rear tyre has deep cut to cord

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,992 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 7 Sep 2006 26,632 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 TKD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 TKD, 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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RY03 TKD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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