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DF51 FON

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FON
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,598 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,755 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,957 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 75,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,576 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 28,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 203,207 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,207 miles

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

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 Dec 2005 22,715 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)

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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DF51 FON is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF51 FON, 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 DF51 FON registered?

DF51 FON is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is DF51 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 FON shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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