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RY03 ZGM

2003 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ZGM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 93,506 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion underside

Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides have weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,697 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,451 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,086 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,256 miles

Front both head lamps slight deterioration pattern still visible

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,964 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,970 miles

slight bind osr brake and slight imballance on hand brake

Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,968 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,103 miles

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

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 ZGM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

RY03 ZGM is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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