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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y281 ERBMOT history

Y281 ERB is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

Y281 ERB blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
153,977 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 ERB was last recorded at 153,977 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 4,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,496 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,481 miles
Average per year
7,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,977 miles
  • 2021 – 149,496 miles
  • 2019 – 148,045 miles
  • 2018 – 140,888 miles
  • 2017 – 129,493 miles
  • 2016 – 125,531 miles
  • 2015 – 121,307 miles
  • 2014 – 115,635 miles
  • 2013 – 109,560 miles
  • 2012 – 97,021 miles
  • 2011 – 85,775 miles
  • 2010 – 76,047 miles
  • 2009 – 64,482 miles
  • 2008 – 56,560 miles
  • 2007 – 48,441 miles
  • 2006 – 35,825 miles
  • 2005 – 23,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,977 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (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 Suspension rod 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 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,977 miles (+4,481)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,977 miles
    Test number
    141907751902
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (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 Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,496 miles (+1,451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,496 miles
    Test number
    683456577322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator bottom hose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass148,045 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,045 miles
    Test number
    330552892182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail148,045 miles (+7,157)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,045 miles
    Test number
    264415550501
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main feeds to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wig (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,888 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,888 miles
    Test number
    970403913422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,888 miles (+11,395)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,888 miles
    Test number
    881837661707
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    815580826610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,493 miles (+3,962)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    785092612600
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass125,531 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    952995227789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,307 miles (+5,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,307 miles
    Test number
    825554895119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,635 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    585781094164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    206976483403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,560 miles (+12,539)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    206056483491
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

  14. Pass97,021 miles (+11,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,021 miles
    Test number
    539434792196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,775 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    876247581132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,047 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,047 miles
    Test number
    360037480191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,482 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    420716399106
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome brake pipes have been greased

  18. Fail64,447 miles (+7,887)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,447 miles
    Test number
    443571199126
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome brake pipes have been greased

  19. Pass56,560 miles (+8,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    782576288197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,441 miles (+12,616)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    264804497419
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes have a coating of grease.

  21. Pass35,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    360854096162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,825 miles (+12,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    562954296114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass23,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    23,168 miles
    Test number
    700309985166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 ERB

Does Y281 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 ERB expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 ERB?
The MOT on Y281 ERB expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 ERB done?
Y281 ERB was recorded at 153,977 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 7,913 miles a year.
Has Y281 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 ERB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y281 ERB 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 Y281 ERB find?
Y281 ERB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 7 more.

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