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AK51 MJX

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,511 mi
Last recorded83,511 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MJX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,511 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,968 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded(Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, brake calipers, inner and outer steering rods and the drive shaft)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded(Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, brake calipers, inner and outer rods and the frame )

Pass 5 Oct 2019 71,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 69,450 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,430 miles

Front Nearside and Offside hub assembly have the surface corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks

Rear Nearside and Offside subframe assembly have the surface corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,943 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,673 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 75,673 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leal saspeck gear box drive shaft oil seals.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,752 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 49,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,095 miles

front brake inbalance only just met limits

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,475 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AK51 MJX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 MJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK51 MJX registered?

AK51 MJX is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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