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FD02 HCL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,658 mi
Last recorded72,658 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 HCL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,587 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 68,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,622 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,744 miles

both front tyres cracking & worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads and discs are very worn

n/s front tyre worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,560 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads and discs are very worn

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,130 miles

front brake pads and discs are very worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 21,506 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake pads are low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,188 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 HCL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FD02 HCL, 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 FD02 HCL registered?

FD02 HCL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is FD02 HCL safe to buy?

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