2007 Toyota Corolla 2.2L Diesel · MJ57 YKV

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 7 February 2023 recorded a failure at 135,799 miles. The preceding tests show a steady decline in suspension and brake condition, with rear coil‑spring corrosion, brake‑pipe fouling, worn discs and pads, and progressive play in steering and wheel bearings. The pattern indicates a worsening state rather than improvement. Mileage progression from the 2023 test places the car at roughly 135,800 miles, which equates to about 7,150 miles per year over its 19‑year life—a normal rate for its age. The MOT record ends in early 2023, leaving a gap of more than three years to the current date, suggesting the car has not been retested or regularly serviced during that period. A buyer should inspect the rear coil springs for corrosion, examine the front and rear suspension arm bushes and pins for wear, check brake pipes for grease‑covered corrosion, test brake disc condition and pad thickness, verify wheel‑bearing play, assess steering rack joint play, look for fuel‑pipe corrosion, and assess any structural rust on sub‑frame and chassis. Tyre condition, especially rear tyre cracking, also warrants close examination.