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EF02 TGY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 TGY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s of bonnet

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s of bonnet

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 53,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to o/s of bonnet area

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,366 miles

damage to o/s of bonnet area

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,995 miles

damage to o/s of bonnet

front and rear discs have surface rust due to car been standing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,402 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 TGY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF02 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

EF02 TGY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is EF02 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 TGY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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