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Y482 OJL

2000 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 OJL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Front shocker dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front shocker dust cover perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover perished

Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Front shocker dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front shocker dust cover perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover perished

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,746 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front shocker bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shocker dust cover perished

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust cover perished

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover perished

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover perished

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker dust cover perished

Offside Rear shocker dust cover perished

hand brake travel high

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension bumps stops and shocker dust covers perished

front suspension bumps stops and shocker dust covers perished

handbrake reserve travel is getting low but still ok at the moment

Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension bumps stops and shocker dust covers perished

front suspension bumps stops and shocker dust covers perished

handbrake reserve travel is getting low but still ok at the moment

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,322 miles

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Front BUMP STOPS AND DUST COVERS PERISHED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN STARTING TO SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear BUMP STOPS AND DUST COVERS PERISHED

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,112 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 70,112 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 68,509 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 68,509 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 66,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres both sides perished slightly

Pass 23 May 2015 63,098 miles

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

fuel filter outer metal flap loose/damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 58,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,456 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 57,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 35,865 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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Y482 OJL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y482 OJL, 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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Y482 OJL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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