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Y973 JGU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,654 mi
Last recorded20,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 20,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 19,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 19,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 19,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 18,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 18,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,424 miles

Offside Front bumper scratched

Fail 11 Jan 2017 13,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has puncture ()

Offside Front bumper scratched

rear wiper defective

Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 9,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 8,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 7,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,323 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,172 miles

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

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

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

Tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,172 miles

Tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 5,538 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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Y973 JGU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y973 JGU, 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 Y973 JGU registered?

Y973 JGU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y973 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 JGU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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