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FA51 FBJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,299 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,944 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 119,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,376 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,333 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,384 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 90,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 83,861 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,693 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 24 Jan 2008 56,800 miles

rear brake pads on minimum thickness for MOT pass , recc renew within next 1000 miles

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,084 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 48,084 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

all brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,028 miles

both front tyre treads on/close to legal limit/wearing on outer edges/suspect tracking out

both rear tyre treads approaching legal limit

small chip in windscreen

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 FBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FA51 FBJ, 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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FA51 FBJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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