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RY03 XJF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XJF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 103,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 91,277 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,933 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal have excessive travel

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,691 miles

child seats fitted

rear closing sills corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

trims fitted to outersills

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

brake pedal travel should be reduced

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

child seats fitted

rear closing sills corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,878 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,331 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 8 Jul 2013 62,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,782 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,659 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2008 35,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,042 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 XJF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

RY03 XJF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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