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EY02 SZC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 SZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,102 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 67,826 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,428 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (booth sides outer) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 65,371 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,632 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 64,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 62,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,515 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre feathering and cracking inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all of the above items meet the M.O.T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation to nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,729 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all of the above items meet the M.O.T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation to nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,783 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,783 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,543 miles

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,163 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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EY02 SZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EY02 SZC, 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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EY02 SZC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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