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RY52 WZO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

124,520 mi
Last recorded124,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WZO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 124,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 124,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,346 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 122,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,157 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 113,602 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 113,602 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,697 miles

general oil leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,697 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

general oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,381 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,422 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,613 miles

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

nearside rear brake has small bind

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,613 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,801 miles

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

Rear Rear brake discs very worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,692 miles

headlamp beam pattern very poor.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,692 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp beam pattern very poor.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,114 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,141 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 WZO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RY52 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

RY52 WZO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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