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FA02 AWZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 AWZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,172 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 120,172 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,791 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlights hazed

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlights hazed

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,872 miles

Front both headlamps misted

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

brake pipes covered in grease

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 115,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front both headlamps misted

brake pipes covered in grease

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,539 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 105,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 94,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2012 83,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 83,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 73,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,587 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 35,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 35,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 31,313 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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FA02 AWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA02 AWZ, 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 FA02 AWZ registered?

FA02 AWZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FA02 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 AWZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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