2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

1,124 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes21.4%
  2. Lights & electrics16.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  4. Suspension11.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.4%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2000 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,124 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).