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RY03 XHV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,273 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 121,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 131,764 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,434 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,481 miles

Nearside driveshaft coroded under rubber damper

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,101 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 84,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,857 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust join sooty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,896 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 66,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,457 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,567 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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RY03 XHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 XHV registered?

RY03 XHV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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