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AY02 NHJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,602 mi
Last recorded72,602 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 59,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,062 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 54,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 19,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,231 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 14,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,328 miles

All wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,193 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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AY02 NHJ 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 82.6%.

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 AY02 NHJ, 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 AY02 NHJ registered?

AY02 NHJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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