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AP51 TSZ

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,589 mi
Last recorded177,589 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 177,589 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades worn, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak bottom of engine and sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer and mounting clamp corroding

Rear shock absorber dust covers perished, split both sides

air con button insecure, pushed into dash

Fail 11 Dec 2020 177,589 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades worn, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak bottom of engine and sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer and mounting clamp corroding

Rear shock absorber dust covers perished, split both sides

air con button insecure, pushed into dash

Pass 15 Jun 2019 162,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer support clamp corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2019 162,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades worn

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer support clamp corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 149,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass bonded in

Rear exhaust silencer support clamp corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 149,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass bonded in

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

Rear exhaust silencer support clamp corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,850 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low both edges and 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass bonded in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge and punctured by nail (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge and centre and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded

air con button insecure/ pushed through heater panel

Pass 10 May 2016 127,617 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs worn/ corroded inner faces

Fail 10 May 2016 127,617 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs worn/ corroded inner faces

Pass 13 May 2015 115,939 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front tyres both worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,556 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,644 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,418 miles

rear brakes discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,713 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,996 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 TSZ is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TSZ, 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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AP51 TSZ is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AP51 TSZ safe to buy?

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