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Blue · Gas bi-fuel · 2003 · 1,598 cc

V5 GEAMOT history

V5 GEA is a blue gas bi-fuel Toyota Corolla first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

V5 GEA blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
221,474 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GEA was last recorded at 221,474 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 199,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2022: 22,146 miles, lower than 204,795 miles on 8 Oct 2021.

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
22,146 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
199,328 miles
Average per year
12,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 221,474 miles
  • 2021 – 204,795 miles
  • 2020 – 188,477 miles
  • 2019 – 176,968 miles
  • 2018 – 156,335 miles
  • 2017 – 130,519 miles
  • 2016 – 104,093 miles
  • 2015 – 73,319 miles
  • 2014 – 55,675 miles
  • 2013 – 48,241 miles
  • 2012 – 42,462 miles
  • 2011 – 38,315 miles
  • 2010 – 34,991 miles
  • 2009 – 31,073 miles
  • 2008 – 26,346 miles
  • 2007 – 21,555 miles
  • 2006 – 17,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,474 miles (+199,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    221,474 miles
    Test number
    430244043365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail22,146 miles (-182,649)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    554323003881
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,795 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    204,795 miles
    Test number
    829443460169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail204,780 miles (+16,303)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,780 miles
    Test number
    476235322420
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass188,477 miles (+215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,477 miles
    Test number
    953260358030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,262 miles (+11,294)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,262 miles
    Test number
    566130492459
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,968 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,968 miles
    Test number
    316094085457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail176,914 miles (+20,579)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,914 miles
    Test number
    412889616625
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass156,335 miles (+301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,335 miles
    Test number
    296906368049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear bumper damaged

  10. Fail156,034 miles (+25,515)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,034 miles
    Test number
    231087324990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear bumper damaged

  11. Pass130,519 miles (+26,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,519 miles
    Test number
    602247559408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. Tyre is also out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. Tyre is also out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass104,093 miles (+30,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    909309240594
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion in most places

  13. Pass73,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    843914085185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,316 miles (+17,641)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    423473850185
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass55,675 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    548430684219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass48,241 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    347247063253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,462 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    299976772235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,315 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    986537971274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,991 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    791302570242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,073 miles (+4,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,073 miles
    Test number
    760215179284
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has numerous small cuts

  21. Pass26,346 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,346 miles
    Test number
    663055878215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,555 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    354682887458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    520999676258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GEA

Does V5 GEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 GEA expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 GEA?
The MOT on V5 GEA expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 GEA done?
V5 GEA was recorded at 221,474 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 12,772 miles a year.
Has V5 GEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GEA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 GEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 GEA find?
V5 GEA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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