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YT51 MWU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 116,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,408 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,823 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,295 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 97,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,915 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,718 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 87,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,379 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,459 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,581 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,082 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 31,635 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,635 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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YT51 MWU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YT51 MWU, 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 YT51 MWU registered?

YT51 MWU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is YT51 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 MWU shows 36 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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