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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,398 cc

L55 TCLMOT history

L55 TCL is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

L55 TCL red Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
135,943 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 TCL was last recorded at 135,943 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 60,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2021: 74,956 miles, lower than 151,345 miles on 13 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,956 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
60,987 miles
Average per year
6,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,943 miles
  • 2021 – 74,956 miles
  • 2019 – 151,345 miles
  • 2018 – 139,573 miles
  • 2017 – 126,920 miles
  • 2016 – 114,361 miles
  • 2015 – 101,414 miles
  • 2014 – 89,094 miles
  • 2013 – 75,663 miles
  • 2012 – 69,368 miles
  • 2011 – 62,690 miles
  • 2010 – 56,825 miles
  • 2009 – 49,446 miles
  • 2008 – 40,976 miles
  • 2007 – 33,246 miles
  • 2006 – 25,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    260607632053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail135,939 miles (+60,983)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,939 miles
    Test number
    936605663345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass74,956 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    327682117126
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  4. Fail74,956 miles (-76,389)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    991317355667
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  5. Pass151,345 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,345 miles
    Test number
    362065828082
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  6. Fail151,345 miles (+11,772)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,345 miles
    Test number
    530887042009
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted fexible brake pipe mount adrift from body (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexible brake pipe mount adrift from the body (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  7. Pass139,573 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    275808950048
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall very badly scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished gaiter in bump stop an damper rod

  8. Fail139,573 miles (+12,653)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    564160931326
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall very badly scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished gaiter in bump stop an damper rod

  9. Pass126,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    799932035560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewallk badly scuffed
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has several cracks!

  10. Fail126,920 miles (+12,559)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    206011474357
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewallk badly scuffed
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has several cracks!

  11. Pass114,361 miles (+12,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,361 miles
    Test number
    464796229791
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre limited life
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  12. Pass101,414 miles (+12,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    681783753842
    • AdvisoryNearside both tyres sidewalls scuffed/some suface cracking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass89,094 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    749576714312
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front damper gaitersdeteriorated/split
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres side walls scuffed
    • NoteCrack in front registration plate
    • NoteMinor damage to rear bumper(mount).

  14. Fail89,094 miles (+13,431)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    756806614302
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front damper gaitersdeteriorated/split
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres side walls scuffed
    • NoteCrack in front registration plate
    • NoteMinor damage to rear bumper(mount).

  15. Pass75,663 miles (+6,295)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    319172723315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCrack in front registration plate.
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall cracking/badly scuffed.
    • NoteOffside front tyre limited life/has small cut to tread/side wall.

  16. Pass69,368 miles (+6,678)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,368 miles
    Test number
    398452892491
    • NoteMinor damage/crack in front registration plate.
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall suffed.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall badly age cracked. advise replacement.

  17. Fail62,690 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    269960601322
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate has small crack.
    • NoteParking brake has long travel.
    • NoteSurface cracking to offside rear tyre side wall.

  18. Pass62,690 miles (+5,865)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    489830101321
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate has small crack.
    • NoteParking brake has long travel.
    • NoteSurface cracking to offside rear tyre side wall.

  19. Pass56,825 miles (+7,379)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    300182210373
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show some surface cracking to the side walls
    • NoteMinor damage to the front registration plate.
    • NoteNeqarside rear tyre limited life.

  20. Pass49,446 miles (+8,470)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    834460929362
    • NoteCrack in front number plate.
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly scuffed,advise replacement.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre limited life.

  21. Pass40,976 miles (+7,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    522849628378
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall badly scuffed.
    • NoteSlight scuffing to nearside rear tyre side wall.

  22. Fail33,246 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,246 miles
    Test number
    273366107353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass33,246 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,246 miles
    Test number
    800236007332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,476 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    441335626482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    760155326340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 TCL

Does L55 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 TCL expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 TCL?
The MOT on L55 TCL expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 TCL done?
L55 TCL was recorded at 135,943 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 6,903 miles a year.
Has L55 TCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TCL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 TCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 TCL find?
L55 TCL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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