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RY53 SHJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,659 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,188 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,398 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 102,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,594 miles

front headlamp aims have a very poor pattern.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 78,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs very lipped and worn.

front headlamp aims have a very poor pattern.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,776 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,030 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,890 miles

o/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,348 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 SHJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

RY53 SHJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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