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FC02 FZT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FZT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 123,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 118,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,610 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,091 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,346 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 127,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 102,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,156 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,156 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,884 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 7 Apr 2009 66,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,919 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,378 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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FC02 FZT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC02 FZT, 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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What year was FC02 FZT registered?

FC02 FZT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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