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ET02 NJJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 NJJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,932 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 108,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,426 miles

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,041 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,032 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" & 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,738 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,738 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,383 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake discs is corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,888 miles

front & rear brake pads are 2/3rds worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front & rear brake pads are 2/3rds worn

nearside front brake binding on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,756 miles

Both rear tyres are getting old, cracked and perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 42,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,120 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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ET02 NJJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET02 NJJ, 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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ET02 NJJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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