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DX02 VBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,002 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened pulse n/s o/s wish bones (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened pulse n/s o/s wish bones (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,315 miles

Brake pipes greased making it hard to inspect fully!!!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,315 miles

Brake pipes greased making it hard to inspect fully!!!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2014 69,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in grease makeing hard to inspect !!!!

exhaust slight corrosion

oil leak !!!!!

some corrision underbody !!!!!

Pass 25 May 2013 65,062 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Bonnet pull worn

Both front tyre walls scuffed

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

Brakes slightly binding and grabbing

Clutch travel high

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Headlamp covers and images worn

Nearside front wing mirror secured with tape

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of inner sills corroded

Suspension component bushes worn and perished

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat but are corroded where visible

Windscreen slightly stone chipped

Wipers worn and smearing screen slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 61,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust slight corrosion ????

n/s door mirror repaired with tape ????

n/s o/s rear axle bushes slight movement but still within limils ????

rear pads getting low !!!!!

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windows not working up down ???

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection !!

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DEU TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,226 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,903 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 VBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX02 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

DX02 VBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is DX02 VBF safe to buy?

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