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RY03 YGF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm/edges very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm/edges very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,881 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

both front head lights lens poor condition

rear brake disc liped

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,881 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head lights lens poor condition

rear brake disc liped

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise : edgewear on front tyres.

advise : sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriated not effecting output

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 30,798 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,092 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 24,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,066 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,558 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 YGF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

RY03 YGF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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