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AR51 CZU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,376 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,921 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 57,921 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,719 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,829 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 37,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 24,967 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 24,967 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,339 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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AR51 CZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR51 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 CZU?

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What year was AR51 CZU registered?

AR51 CZU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AR51 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 CZU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 CZU have outstanding finance?

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