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RY52 RAX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 RAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,944 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,312 miles

Both front indicators starting to show white light

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 143,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb (4.3.3 (b))

Both front indicators starting to show white light

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 136,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 136,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 132,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides rear light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,342 miles

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

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 114,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,867 miles

both plastic headlight lenses are slightly opaque.

rear number plate is slightly delaminated.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,750 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 98,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 96,328 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 93,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,971 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,295 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 33,812 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 23,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,074 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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RY52 RAX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY52 RAX, 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 RY52 RAX registered?

RY52 RAX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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