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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T252 RFWMOT history

T252 RFW is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2022
Mileage
105,884 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 RFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T252 RFW was last recorded at 105,884 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2009: 53,449 miles, lower than 71,942 miles on 19 Apr 2008.

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
104,473 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,884 miles
  • 2021 – 104,473 miles
  • 2019 – 103,747 miles
  • 2018 – 102,847 miles
  • 2017 – 101,093 miles
  • 2016 – 100,038 miles
  • 2015 – 98,729 miles
  • 2014 – 97,903 miles
  • 2013 – 95,305 miles
  • 2012 – 93,508 miles
  • 2010 – 88,595 miles
  • 2009 – 53,449 miles
  • 2008 – 71,942 miles
  • 2007 – 58,779 miles
  • 2006 – 48,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,884 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Speedometer operation impaired

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,884 miles (+1,411)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    829578959145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass104,473 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    375472955940
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,473 miles (+726)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    937831242382
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,747 miles (+900)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,747 miles
    Test number
    466542291382
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,847 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    164970160633
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brales imbalanced
    • AdvisoryO.s door mirror glass smashed
    • AdvisoryO.s.f headlamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance on limit, o.s lagging

  6. Fail102,824 miles (+1,731)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    925874522219
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brales imbalanced
    • AdvisoryO.s door mirror glass smashed
    • AdvisoryO.s.f headlamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance on limit, o.s lagging

  7. Pass101,093 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    611770968258
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail101,093 miles (+1,055)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    163728196131
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass100,038 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    122136797415
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight plastic broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail100,038 miles (+1,309)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    872563496204
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight plastic broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass98,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    725885757217
    • AdvisoryFront wiper slight smears window screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail98,729 miles (+826)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    400585461100
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,903 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    519484314373
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass damaged

  14. Fail97,903 miles (+2,598)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    779404114335
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass damaged

  15. Pass95,305 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    865181233366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail95,304 miles (+1,796)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    587738313339
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass93,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    229797642215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,508 miles (+4,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    579117942203
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass88,595 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    282820540106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo spare at time of test

  20. Fail88,595 miles (+35,146)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    943050040199
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo spare at time of test

  21. Pass53,449 miles (-18,493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    333200319107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,942 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    354720818125
    • NoteOil leaks noted
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
    • NoteRun ou on front brake discs

  23. Fail71,942 miles (+13,163)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    424590618126
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leaks noted
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
    • NoteRun ou on front brake discs

  24. Pass58,779 miles (+10,736)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    520142107103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteFront wiper linkage worn

  25. Pass48,043 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    913598086009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,744 miles
    Test number
    121496666072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 RFW

Does T252 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 RFW expired on 11 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 RFW?
The MOT on T252 RFW expired on 11 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 RFW done?
T252 RFW was recorded at 105,884 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has T252 RFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 RFW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T252 RFW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T252 RFW find?
T252 RFW failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 9 more.

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