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RY03 XLT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XLT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 83,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axal surface corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,445 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,964 miles

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)

both rear tyres have small splits

Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,964 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres have small splits

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,247 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,440 miles

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

both front wipers split and starting to smear

nail in nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and starting to crack

nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,495 miles

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

bodywork damage

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

offside front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,394 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 XLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

RY03 XLT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is RY03 XLT safe to buy?

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