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AE02 ZFY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,192 mi
Last recorded221,192 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZFY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 221,192 miles

N/S/F head light bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 204,112 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 203,768 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlights deteriorated

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

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

Oil level very low

Pass 25 May 2019 181,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

E.M.L light on

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper / body damage

Nearside Front Upper headlight mounting broken , light still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 180,857 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

E.M.L light on

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper / body damage

Nearside Front Upper headlight mounting broken , light still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 164,298 miles

Battery loose in battery tray

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged / insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2018 163,602 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery loose in battery tray

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged / insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil topped up 2L before test

Pass 2 May 2017 146,647 miles

Front number plate broken

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 131,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,616 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,791 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,206 miles

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

brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,218 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,997 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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AE02 ZFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 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 AE02 ZFY, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 ZFY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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