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RY53 ONU

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,519 mi
Last recorded123,519 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 ONU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 116,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,288 miles

both front tyres have bad outer tread wear recommend to renew

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

offside front tyre on 1.7mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,659 miles

Offside front tyre has outer tread wear

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 73,373 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,781 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on limit

advise rear exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,456 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 50,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,063 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 ONU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RY53 ONU, 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 RY53 ONU registered?

RY53 ONU is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 ONU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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