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FA02 ZGZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,584 mi
Last recorded128,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 128,584 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced susp front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced susp front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2016 103,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,961 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Suspension components has corrosion

Undertray has fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 100,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis has surface corrosion

Suspension components has corrosion

Undertray has fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,935 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r reflector broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,704 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (borderline fail)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,704 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (borderline fail)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,002 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,002 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,943 miles

All brake discs pitted and corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,934 miles

exhaust rtear silencer corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f wishbone rear bushes split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,024 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZGZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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