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FA51 FOC

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,925 mi
Last recorded37,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FOC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 32,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 25,778 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2022 24,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,730 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,109 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,237 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 9,762 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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FA51 FOC is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FOC, 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

How do I check the history of FA51 FOC?

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What year was FA51 FOC registered?

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

Is FA51 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 FOC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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