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EF02 AVG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,244 mi
Last recorded129,244 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 AVG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,244 miles

engine oil leaking but not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,269 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,005 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 87,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,077 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 68,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,687 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear numberplate deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,962 miles

child seat

engine bay covers

Fail 18 Jun 2016 48,962 miles

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

child seat

engine bay covers

Pass 13 May 2015 34,575 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 28,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2013 21,776 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)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 14,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,225 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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EF02 AVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF02 AVG, 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 EF02 AVG registered?

EF02 AVG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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