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AJ02 VNW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VNW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 102,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine very noisy

some corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,801 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,195 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 87,195 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield corroded

oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,842 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

both front head lights deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front head lights deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,828 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arms starting to corrode

o/s front brake dragging slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 40,876 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,449 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Discs lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,582 miles

o/s/r trye slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 25,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,047 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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AJ02 VNW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ02 VNW, 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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AJ02 VNW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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