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FD02 GGJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,248 mi
Last recorded129,248 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 GGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,248 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,490 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes bind slightly ( req invest ) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes bind slightly ( req invest ) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,379 miles

o/s front headlamp lens faded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,149 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,149 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,166 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,729 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,729 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,817 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,099 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,246 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,676 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,403 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise inlet manifold noisey

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,375 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,660 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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FD02 GGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD02 GGJ, 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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FD02 GGJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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