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BL56 JCZ

2007 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 JCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,924 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,445 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pedal feedback slightly poor

oil/fluid/grease around n/s transmission and all brake caliper areas

under vehicle heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2024 70,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,354 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 68,354 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,334 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer walls

Offside headlamp weak image

TESTED WET WEATHER

cover sills fitted

general corrosion underside

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,764 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,529 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished and worn low on tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished and worn low on tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,680 miles

trims fitted to outersills

tyres perished

Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,680 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

trims fitted to outersills

tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,438 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 46,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,812 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,470 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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BL56 JCZ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 78,234 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 BL56 JCZ, 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 19 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 BL56 JCZ registered?

BL56 JCZ is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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