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DX02 DXR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,608 mi
Last recorded146,608 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 DXR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 146,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks. engine misfire,sill cover fitted o/s,engine light on,

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

engine light on

handbrake almost reaching maximum travel

Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

engine light on

handbrake almost reaching maximum travel

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,679 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside headlamp lense weathered

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,626 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,336 miles

Damage to front bumper and wing n/s

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake lever high

Rear wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,336 miles

Damage to front bumper and wing n/s

Park brake lever high

Rear wiper

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,451 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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DX02 DXR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXR, 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 DX02 DXR registered?

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

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