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EF51 XGN

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,290 mi
Last recorded103,290 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,290 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 95,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 73,928 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 73,928 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,534 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,103 miles

battery terminals loose,

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front sidelight dim

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,663 miles

Rear Washer jet not working.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,816 miles

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Starting To Become Defaced

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,061 miles

(1).REAR NUMBER PLATE IS BEGINING TO DEFACE.

(2).REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,165 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,536 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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EF51 XGN is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF51 XGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 XGN registered?

EF51 XGN is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is EF51 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 XGN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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