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X953 VFG

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 123,584 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,584 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 123,570 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,589 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,347 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,644 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,753 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 56,332 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,093 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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X953 VFG is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X953 VFG, 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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X953 VFG is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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