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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T297 BJMMOT history

T297 BJM is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,727 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 BJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 BJM was last recorded at 93,727 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,441 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,727 miles
  • 2025 – 92,441 miles
  • 2024 – 90,150 miles
  • 2023 – 87,171 miles
  • 2022 – 84,345 miles
  • 2021 – 80,412 miles
  • 2020 – 77,697 miles
  • 2019 – 73,347 miles
  • 2018 – 71,521 miles
  • 2017 – 69,972 miles
  • 2016 – 68,498 miles
  • 2015 – 65,806 miles
  • 2014 – 64,333 miles
  • 2013 – 62,706 miles
  • 2012 – 60,964 miles
  • 2011 – 59,584 miles
  • 2010 – 54,853 miles
  • 2008 – 48,079 miles
  • 2007 – 41,951 miles
  • 2006 – 36,611 miles
  • 2005 – 32,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread damaged and inner edge worn - advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,727 miles (+1,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    143921840114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread damaged and inner edge worn - advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass92,441 miles (+2,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    159972377482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,150 miles (+2,979)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    847863968005
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,171 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,171 miles
    Test number
    801801902210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,345 miles (+3,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    476461390949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass80,412 miles (+2,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,412 miles
    Test number
    319316643622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass77,697 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,697 miles
    Test number
    834070157579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,347 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    392999244139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    637130748104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail71,521 miles (+1,549)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    556827078930
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,972 miles (+1,474)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,972 miles
    Test number
    803202070893
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Unable to see brake pad thickness
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass68,498 miles (+2,692)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    257048338985
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass65,806 miles (+1,473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    366073945096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass64,333 miles (+1,627)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    166535254003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth f tyrs worn on edges
    • NoteNs mirror cover damaged

  15. Pass62,706 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    127047213009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,964 miles (+1,380)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    138192312446
    • NoteSlight fraying on both rear seat belts
    • NoteSlight increasing on rear brakes

  17. Pass59,584 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    186395521439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,853 miles (+6,774)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    120256320076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  19. Pass48,079 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    793320178248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,951 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    950640667216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,611 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    902307056208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    812118255236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 BJM

Does T297 BJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T297 BJM is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T297 BJM?
The MOT on T297 BJM is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T297 BJM done?
T297 BJM was recorded at 93,727 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has T297 BJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 BJM has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T297 BJM 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 T297 BJM find?
T297 BJM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer tread damaged and inner edge worn - advise immediate replacement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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