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EK02 DZS

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 DZS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,949 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 42,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passager door/wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users head lamp unit tarnished (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,867 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,347 miles

clutch pedal heavy / noisey

manifold noisey

o/s/f headlamp dull

Fail 11 Oct 2014 36,347 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp dull

rear discs worn

battery poor condition

clutch pedal heavy / noisey

handbrake travel high

manifold noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,956 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,628 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s h/lt lens cover in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 32,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s h/lt lens cover in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,941 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,941 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2010 30,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,610 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,168 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,844 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 DZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK02 DZS, 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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EK02 DZS is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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