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RY03 YFW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,769 mi
Last recorded172,769 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 172,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating on steady pedal brake fluctuating by 70kg each side (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both split down to the cords dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged split and perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush both heavily perished and cracking but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tank heatshield sitting on exhaust and broken but cant come off

Pass 22 Dec 2020 169,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover loose

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 169,023 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery clamped one side above positive and could easily short out (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubber falling off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear beam bushes really deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not missing but insecure and wedged. exhaust is just about holding it up very dangerous (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front engine cover is loose and flapping in engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also inner and outer edge is very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0/s/r 2.5mm n/s/r 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 160,381 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 160,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 155,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 150,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,927 miles

nearside and offside front cv boots damp with fluid

Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,204 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 136,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 127,085 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 127,083 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 116,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 106,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,725 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 93,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has long travel

Fail 21 May 2010 93,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 29 May 2009 82,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 68,623 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,929 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 YFW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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