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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T285 JWJMOT history

T285 JWJ is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,614 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 JWJ was last recorded at 91,614 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2010: 315 miles, lower than 30,402 miles on 18 Apr 2009.

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
89,820 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,794 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,614 miles
  • 2025 – 89,820 miles
  • 2024 – 86,279 miles
  • 2023 – 82,915 miles
  • 2022 – 78,843 miles
  • 2021 – 75,283 miles
  • 2020 – 70,886 miles
  • 2019 – 63,370 miles
  • 2018 – 56,211 miles
  • 2017 – 46,682 miles
  • 2016 – 39,284 miles
  • 2015 – 32,261 miles
  • 2014 – 25,512 miles
  • 2013 – 18,816 miles
  • 2012 – 11,664 miles
  • 2011 – 4,565 miles
  • 2010 – 315 miles
  • 2009 – 30,402 miles
  • 2008 – 26,953 miles
  • 2007 – 23,268 miles
  • 2006 – 20,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,614 miles (+1,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    765189204046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass89,820 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    526405439055
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail89,811 miles (+3,532)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    195668966464
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass86,279 miles (+3,364)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    359286266043
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,915 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    114672730409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,843 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    758048338677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail78,834 miles (+3,551)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    666584950881
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass75,283 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    614577918521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,195 miles (+4,309)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    636651866106
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,886 miles (+7,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    991386819457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass63,370 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    848685476543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,211 miles (+9,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    506282123425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right to limits (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,682 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    627142744131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,345 miles (+7,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    685601646448
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass39,284 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    218800014565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,261 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    549443505106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,512 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    127853114176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,816 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,816 miles
    Test number
    526987903159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,664 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,664 miles
    Test number
    259614502172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,565 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,565 miles
    Test number
    835691011114
    • NoteOsf brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear silencer breaking up internally

  21. Fail4,565 miles (+4,250)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,565 miles
    Test number
    127671511142
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear silencer breaking up internally

  22. Pass315 miles (-30,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    315 miles
    Test number
    843476510172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass30,402 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    801408909173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass26,953 miles (+3,685)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    181944218145
    • NoteIt is strongly recommended that these tyres are replaced
    • NoteN/side front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to perish
    • NoteO/side front tyre badly perished and on wear limit
    • NoteO/side rear tyre badly perished

  25. Fail23,268 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,268 miles
    Test number
    233393117460
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/side rear and both o/side tyres perished
    • NoteSlight damage to o/side front alloy wheel rim

  26. Pass23,268 miles (+2,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,268 miles
    Test number
    691243417175
    • NoteN/side rear and both o/side tyres perished
    • NoteSlight damage to o/side front alloy wheel rim

  27. Pass20,703 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,703 miles
    Test number
    292110016196
    • NoteBoth o/side tyres starting to perish
    • NoteN/side rear seat belt checked with child seat in place
    • NoteSurface corrosion starting on steel brake pipes

Questions about T285 JWJ

Does T285 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 JWJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 JWJ?
The MOT on T285 JWJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 JWJ done?
T285 JWJ was recorded at 91,614 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has T285 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 JWJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T285 JWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T285 JWJ find?
T285 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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