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GR53 ZYC

2016 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,259 mi
Last recorded227,259 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Corolla92,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 227,259 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 227,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 208,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 187,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 187,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 156,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 156,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,418 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

Offside front wiper smears

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear occasional seats ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside font and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 151,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb white (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low 3mm and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wiper smears

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear occasional seats ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 136,406 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,828 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,444 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,440 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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GR53 ZYC is a 2016 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 92,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR53 ZYC, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GR53 ZYC registered?

GR53 ZYC is a 2016 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 April 2016.

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