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DF02 CYP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CYP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,684 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive top section, back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,307 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 58,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose/caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,015 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,843 miles

slight bind at both front brakes

Pass 28 May 2013 49,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,399 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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DF02 CYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF02 CYP, 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 DF02 CYP registered?

DF02 CYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DF02 CYP safe to buy?

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