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Toyota Corolla

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

P173 FHCMOT history

P173 FHC is a white petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 25 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

P173 FHC white Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
73,755 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 FHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 FHC was last recorded at 73,755 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,748 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,755 miles
  • 2023 – 72,465 miles
  • 2022 – 68,406 miles
  • 2021 – 65,667 miles
  • 2020 – 62,930 miles
  • 2019 – 56,775 miles
  • 2018 – 53,380 miles
  • 2016 – 49,532 miles
  • 2015 – 47,712 miles
  • 2014 – 45,494 miles
  • 2013 – 44,751 miles
  • 2012 – 42,578 miles
  • 2011 – 38,904 miles
  • 2010 – 26,666 miles
  • 2009 – 22,469 miles
  • 2008 – 22,176 miles
  • 2007 – 21,615 miles
  • 2006 – 20,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,755 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way roundRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill plus damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,755 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    660445569551
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill plus damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,748 miles (+1,283)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    773747423031
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill plus damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,465 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    120562442871
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail72,445 miles (+4,039)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    830462660324
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,406 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,406 miles
    Test number
    382434414557
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail68,374 miles (+2,707)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    692377803689
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / end of sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,667 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    594883688492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass62,930 miles (+16)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,930 miles
    Test number
    162792735811
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail62,914 miles (+6,139)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    339924393230
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,775 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    285699443684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/ end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    492256798000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail53,373 miles (+3,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    343576535881
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,532 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    244694148143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,528 miles (+1,816)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,528 miles
    Test number
    462146788574
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,712 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    264434765388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

  16. Pass45,494 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    825659874295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,487 miles (+736)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    495465074255
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s/r drop link

  18. Pass44,751 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    227472033275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    236417782497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,578 miles (+3,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    789085382176
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass38,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    607079781139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,904 miles (+12,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    268068181189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass26,666 miles (+4,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    611713690110
    • NoteTyres in poor condition

  24. Pass22,469 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,469 miles
    Test number
    190013459183
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  25. Fail22,469 miles (+293)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,469 miles
    Test number
    211103859189
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  26. Pass22,176 miles (+561)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    922342918110
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls perrished.
    • NoteDamage to front bumper.
    • NoteNearside front wiper rubber tor on ends.
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition.

  27. Pass21,615 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    502684817197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,948 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,948 miles
    Test number
    201076786001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail20,920 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    294659776010
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about P173 FHC

Does P173 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P173 FHC expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P173 FHC?
The MOT on P173 FHC expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P173 FHC done?
P173 FHC was recorded at 73,755 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has P173 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 FHC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P173 FHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P173 FHC find?
P173 FHC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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