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EA02 LZM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 LZM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 113,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 109,655 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 105,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2022 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,718 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 89,140 miles

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front N/S front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 May 2019 83,608 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2019 83,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2018 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 May 2018 78,150 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely poor braking on the n/s/f (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 72,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 72,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 67,037 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 63,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 63,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

n-s-f wimg indicator loose because of body damage its in position not coming out but loose advice only

Pass 17 May 2013 54,805 miles

n-s-f wimg indicator loose because of body damage its in position not coming out but loose advice only

Pass 17 May 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,593 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,846 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,892 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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EA02 LZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EA02 LZM, 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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EA02 LZM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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