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FA02 DBO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 DBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,922 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 100,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lamda to heigh (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes at end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

both head lamps poor pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded on the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,004 miles

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

Rear both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding around rear chassies members before rear flex pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,506 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front springs corroded

n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,367 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,898 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,486 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,211 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 DBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc 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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

FA02 DBO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FA02 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 DBO 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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