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EK02 DXL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,835 mi
Last recorded164,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 DXL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 151,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,475 miles

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,018 miles

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

offside rear tyre has minor cracks.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,323 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

offside rear tyre has small cuts.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,196 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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EK02 DXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK02 DXL, 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 EK02 DXL registered?

EK02 DXL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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