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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y279 ERBMOT history

Y279 ERB is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

Y279 ERB red Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
153,926 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 ERB was last recorded at 153,926 miles on 16 May 2024, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2015: 87,894 miles, lower than 105,975 miles on 1 Dec 2014.

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
152,611 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,315 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,926 miles
  • 2023 – 152,611 miles
  • 2022 – 150,968 miles
  • 2021 – 148,184 miles
  • 2020 – 147,250 miles
  • 2018 – 138,011 miles
  • 2017 – 133,010 miles
  • 2016 – 122,024 miles
  • 2015 – 87,894 miles
  • 2014 – 105,975 miles
  • 2013 – 99,004 miles
  • 2012 – 90,335 miles
  • 2011 – 84,820 miles
  • 2010 – 79,131 miles
  • 2009 – 74,352 miles
  • 2008 – 65,652 miles
  • 2007 – 55,104 miles
  • 2006 – 44,711 miles
  • 2005 – 35,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,926 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits smoking (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,926 miles (+1,315)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,926 miles
    Test number
    672846591718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits smoking (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass152,611 miles (+1,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,611 miles
    Test number
    260066061630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,968 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    168130514733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,184 miles (+934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,184 miles
    Test number
    223979247126
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisorySight oil near gear box
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust in places

  5. Pass147,250 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    333222253894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,011 miles (+5,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,011 miles
    Test number
    642383733575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  7. Pass133,010 miles (+10,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,010 miles
    Test number
    740262104796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limit of 1.6
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass122,024 miles (+34,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,024 miles
    Test number
    192747205065
    • Advisory1) both rear droplinks have slight play 2) o/s/r d bush has slight play 3) all 4 shockers damp
    • Advisory4) gearbox oil leak 5) brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from joint

  9. Pass87,894 miles (-18,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    464722813223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,975 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,975 miles
    Test number
    418165234365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,004 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    298537643395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,701 miles (+5,366)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    298411493410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrakepipes covered in grease

  13. Pass90,335 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    289715892494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,820 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    249999971135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,131 miles (+4,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    392570600406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass74,352 miles (+8,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    341297889111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass65,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    722540888196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,652 miles (+10,548)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    273448478414
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass55,104 miles (+10,393)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    433922097131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass44,711 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    292796286410
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail44,711 miles (+9,060)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    322986086141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass35,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    320410995139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 ERB

Does Y279 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 ERB expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 ERB?
The MOT on Y279 ERB expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 ERB done?
Y279 ERB was recorded at 153,926 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has Y279 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 ERB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y279 ERB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y279 ERB find?
Y279 ERB failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits smoking; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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