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AR51 ELV

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ELV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion at rear

Fail 16 Sep 2015 130,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2014 123,298 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on other parts of offside sill

exhaust heat shield becoming loose

front brake discs slight wear

front number plate deteriorated

head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated with scratches

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil filter corroded possible slight leak

parking brake travel possible more than normal

rear brake pads possible 3/4 worn or more

some corrosion and scoring on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2012 114,017 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on other parts of offside sill

exhaust heat shield becoming loose

front brake discs slight wear

front number plate deteriorated

head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated with scratches

iol filter corroded and possible leak

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake travel possible more than normal

rear brake pads possible 3/4 worn or more

some corrosion and scoring on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,550 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2010 99,971 miles

nearside front tyre worn more on outside of tread

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 89,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,182 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 78,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,689 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,306 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 ELV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ELV, 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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What year was AR51 ELV registered?

AR51 ELV is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AR51 ELV safe to buy?

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