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AU02 RCF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,463 mi
Last recorded159,463 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 159,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 Mar 2017 159,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 142,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 142,802 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 136,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,579 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,636 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 104,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork is damaged in several places

cover is missing from n/s door mirror

transverse bar inside rear axle is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,183 miles

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

cover missing from n/s/f door mirror

rear number plate is discoloured

Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 65,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,467 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 RCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU02 RCF, 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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AU02 RCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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