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RY53 BUW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,907 mi
Last recorded113,907 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 113,907 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,409 miles

Auxilary belt perished

EML on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,113 miles

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

Engine warning light on

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,113 miles

Engine warning light on

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,440 miles

both wipers poor condition

engine management light on

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,513 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,955 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

front brake pads wearing

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 20 Dec 2008 67,627 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 67,627 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)

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

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

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

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,121 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested ,baby seat fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2006 38,593 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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RY53 BUW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY53 BUW, 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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RY53 BUW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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