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YR51 XZF

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,151 mi
Last recorded98,151 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 XZF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,151 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s front inner wing top section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s front inner to suspension coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension heavy rust

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

both sides under sills coroding

o/s rear inner arch coroding

o/s rear outer sill coroding

Fail 6 Dec 2024 88,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

both sides under sills coroding

o/s rear inner arch coroding

o/s rear outer sill coroding

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,165 miles

front and rear suspension heavy rust

n/s rear inner wing coroding

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,659 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 65,281 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/souter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/souter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,880 miles

front and rear suspension heavy rust

Fail 23 Nov 2021 55,880 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension heavy rust

Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,379 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 41,379 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 31,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 31,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,561 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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YR51 XZF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YR51 XZF, 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 YR51 XZF registered?

YR51 XZF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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