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DX02 DPN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 DPN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 146,009 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 145,232 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 142,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 142,241 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 137,725 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 137,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 132,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 132,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 128,946 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 128,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 117,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

engine management light on

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.195/60r15 88v

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge's

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 13 May 2014 106,447 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

drivers window not working

engine management light on.

offside side repeater lense missing

power steering light came on once in testing bay

Fail 13 May 2014 106,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

drivers window not working

engine management light on.

offside side repeater lense missing

power steering light came on once in testing bay

Fail 8 May 2013 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated and nearside image would benafit from new headlight.

both rear tyre's perrished.

engine management light on.

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 8 May 2013 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight lenses deteriorated and nearside image would benafit from new headlight.

both rear tyre's perrished.

engine management light on.

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle

Pass 10 May 2012 84,466 miles

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

centre brake light not working.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 6 May 2011 75,562 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 18 May 2010 67,473 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 12 May 2010 67,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 19 May 2009 59,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 44,798 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape will require attention

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,236 miles

front brake discs scored and worn and pads getting low

rear brakes binding very slightly

slight runout on rear tyres around inner tread line

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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DX02 DPN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DX02 DPN, 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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DX02 DPN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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