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AU02 RFX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 116,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,015 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,097 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,097 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to hub flexi hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,925 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,095 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathered

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,649 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,917 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,134 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre tread

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 RFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

AU02 RFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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