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DY51 ABF

2001 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,676 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,360 miles

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,360 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,744 miles

N/S/rear wheel bearing is noisy

O/S obligatory mirror is damaged

Small tyre-wall ridge on O/S/Front tyre

oil level low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 21,947 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,470 miles

o/s front indicator damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2011 15,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front indicator damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,047 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 14,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 12,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,441 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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DY51 ABF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DY51 ABF, 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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DY51 ABF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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