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FA51 FBG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FBG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,746 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,181 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 53,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,254 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,107 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,008 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 25,005 miles

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

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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FA51 FBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FA51 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA51 FBG registered?

FA51 FBG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FA51 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 FBG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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