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RY53 EVW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

203,126 mi
Last recorded203,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 203,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 197,148 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general corrosion under chassis and components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 197,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general corrosion under chassis and components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 191,144 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 183,436 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 183,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 174,816 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 174,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate does not emit adequate illumuination (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate does not emit adequate illumination (1.1.C.1e)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 164,357 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 164,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

emissions not done engine oil low

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,233 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 153,227 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 138,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 138,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 125,409 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 125,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,757 miles

Both rear tyres blocking

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tube fitted to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,757 miles

Both rear tyres blocking

Tube fitted to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,033 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,339 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 21 Dec 2009 86,258 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,344 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 74,344 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,253 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 EVW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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