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RY53 PYO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,530 mi
Last recorded117,530 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PYO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,530 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 117,530 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,325 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,325 miles

Front both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castellated nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,431 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,435 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 PYO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

RY53 PYO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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