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Y972 OAX

2001 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 OAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,511 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 86,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,149 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,879 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,905 miles

offside inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside rear service brake slight fluctuation

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,332 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,651 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,985 miles

both front brake discs show distortion [change asap]

Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,666 miles

advise both front tyres upon wear bars recomend to be changed

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,401 miles

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

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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Y972 OAX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y972 OAX, 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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What year was Y972 OAX registered?

Y972 OAX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y972 OAX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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