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CW02 EFS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,987 mi
Last recorded112,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 EFS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,987 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,907 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,409 miles

both headlamps misting over slightly.

engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

some brake pipes covered in grease.

underbody muddy.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlamps misting over slightly.

engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

some brake pipes covered in grease.

underbody muddy.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 93,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front inner brake pads may be getting low.

slight brake bind on nearside front wheel.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,450 miles

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

engine management light on

vehicle underside encrusted with mud / some rear box sections rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

vehicle underside encrusted with mud / some rear box sections rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,593 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

under body getting covered in mud

Fail 25 Oct 2011 76,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

under body getting covered in mud

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,234 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW

ENGINE LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

UNDER BODY COVERED IN MUD IN PLACES

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear light lens repaired with lens repair tape

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear light lens repaired with lens repair tape

Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,403 miles

Front break disks starting to wear (lipped)

NS Rear tyre tread low (2mm)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,403 miles

Front break disks starting to wear (lipped)

NS Rear tyre tread low (2mm)

Plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2006 35,131 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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CW02 EFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CW02 EFS, 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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CW02 EFS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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