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AP51 JZN

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JZN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,469 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged, unlikely to detached

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,435 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 87,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,604 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 74,269 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 62,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 62,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS/OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,267 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 50,191 miles

Front Position lamp not working NS/OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,954 miles

Offside Front Indicator glass slightly broken but does not affect on function

Fail 16 Oct 2018 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator glass slightly broken but does not affect on function

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,882 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,204 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 12,298 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 12,255 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 81,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,732 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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AP51 JZN is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP51 JZN, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 JZN registered?

AP51 JZN is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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