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RY53 SNN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,263 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion around suspension and chassis

Fail 7 Nov 2025 117,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion around suspension and chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,441 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Nov 2021 104,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust system has failed completely. unable to take reading of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area, next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, next to trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,013 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,445 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,379 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,326 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 35,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,524 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 SNN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SNN, 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 SNN registered?

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

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