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RY53 YOC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,784 mi
Last recorded31,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YOC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 31,784 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 26,947 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,937 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 25,841 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 25,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 25,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 25,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,735 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 24,735 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 22,402 miles

Battery not secured fully by clamp

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,402 miles

Battery not secured fully by clamp

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,704 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,837 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 20,837 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,533 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 YOC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY53 YOC registered?

RY53 YOC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is RY53 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 YOC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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