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CE02 EXS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 EXS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,762 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both headlamps cloudy

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,862 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear hoses

Fail 4 Jul 2023 127,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear hoses

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 119,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 115,825 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 115,822 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbraketravel (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Jun 2020 113,997 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 113,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 111,200 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 111,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 107,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,894 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 100,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 89,508 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 89,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,039 miles

Both front driveshafts corroding

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding slightly

Auxillary drivebelt cracking

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Complete exhaust corroding

Engine management lamp illuminated

Semi plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight tight spot to nearside front and both rear brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,554 miles

Both driveshafts corroding

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroding

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system corroding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Semi plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight tight spot to nearside front brake

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,257 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding

Engine management lamp staying illuminated

Front driveshafts corroding

Semi plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight oil around nearside of gearbox differential seal?

Wiper blades smearing windscreen very slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2010 78,257 miles

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

Complete exhaust system corroding

Engine management lamp staying illuminated

Front driveshafts corroding

Semi plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight oil around nearside of gearbox differential seal?

Wiper blades smearing windscreen very slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,176 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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CE02 EXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CE02 EXS, 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 CE02 EXS registered?

CE02 EXS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is CE02 EXS safe to buy?

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