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V294 NHJ

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 NHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 113,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2025 113,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 111,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,700 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 102,697 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,822 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Plastic wheel trim damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Off side rear service brake not working (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,727 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,718 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 87,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Only just meets efficiency requirements and advise further investigation

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,297 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Only just meets efficiency requirements and advise further investigation

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Nov 2014 67,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,326 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,326 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 48,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,886 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,374 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2007 17,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,672 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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V294 NHJ is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 71,946 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 V294 NHJ, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V294 NHJ is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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