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FB02 BYP

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 BYP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,045 miles

Ns outer mirror cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,940 miles

Ns outer mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,713 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 36,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,771 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers headlamp lens faded

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 32,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers headlamp lens faded

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,415 miles

Parking brake lever high

Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,648 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,983 miles

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

nearside door mirror unit cap missing

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

noise coming from front exhaust area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,151 miles

passenger door mirror unit and glass damaged

rattling sound when engine speed raised

Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door mirror unit and glass damaged

rattling sound when engine speed raised

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,932 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror glass cracked nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 16,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,390 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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FB02 BYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FB02 BYP, 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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FB02 BYP is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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