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BX07 EFU

2007 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Corolla78,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 EFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 147,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight knock on suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2023 144,217 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight knock on suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,847 miles

slight knock on suspension

Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,780 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 137,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,172 miles

Body damage rear bumper.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Some times seats not presented for testing

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 134,172 miles

Body damage rear bumper.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Some times seats not presented for testing

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,031 miles

Central Rear Seat not presented up right for testing .

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus damage on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil service light on

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,226 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,226 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,652 miles

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

front toe eye damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front toe eye damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,289 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,289 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,683 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2013
Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,833 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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BX07 EFU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel 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 BX07 EFU, 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.

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BX07 EFU is a 2007 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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