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FA02 EFX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 EFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 132,436 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 132,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 129,116 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,301 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 113,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,093 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,907 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,121 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,505 miles

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

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

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 EFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

FA02 EFX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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