2007 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · MD07 OFC

The latest MOT, taken on 30 October 2025, was a failure. The vehicle did not meet the required safety standards because the near‑side stop lamp was not working, the rear underbody was still corroded, and the front lower suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers were severely deteriorated. A review of the past four MOTs shows a clear pattern of recurring issues. The front lower suspension arm dust covers have been listed as severely deteriorated every year since 2023. The rear underbody remains corroded, and the near‑side front tyre has consistently worn close to the legal limit. Lighting faults have appeared in the last two tests – a front position lamp in 2024 and a stop lamp in 2025 – indicating that the electrical system is not fully reliable. The trend does not look to be improving. The same corrosion and suspension problems persist, and the lighting faults have increased in severity. The vehicle’s condition appears stable but with a few worsening safety concerns, particularly the lighting and suspension wear. At 115,291 miles on a 19‑year‑old car, the mileage is roughly average – about 6,000 miles per year.