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RY03 YFJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 145,541 miles

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,885 miles

Nearside Front fog light housing damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 130,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light housing damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,448 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,166 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,195 miles

Front brake disc's lipped/worn.

NS&OS rear tyre tread wear uneven.[Flat spots]

Steel [spare] wheel fitted nsf.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,594 miles

Front brake disc's lipped.

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,594 miles

Front brake disc's lipped.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,352 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 YFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

RY03 YFJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is RY03 YFJ safe to buy?

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