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AU02 LEJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,849 mi
Last recorded56,849 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 56,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,990 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake Sticking Slightly But doesnt show on RBT

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,564 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,105 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,055 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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AU02 LEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU02 LEJ, 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 AU02 LEJ registered?

AU02 LEJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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