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EF02 VMG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VMG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 108,173 miles

Nearside & Offside headlamps deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,173 miles

Nearside & Offside headlamps deteriorating.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,347 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear tyre close to limits two nails in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,213 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 VMG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

EF02 VMG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is EF02 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 VMG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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