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FD02 HRM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

198,454 mi
Last recorded198,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 198,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE SPLIT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE POOR ON N/S/R WHEEL

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

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2024 193,922 miles

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 193,922 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS BROKEN

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 191,590 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 4 Jan 2024 191,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 15 Nov 2021 182,978 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 182,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by steering rack mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 174,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexi brake pipe burst (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 160,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 160,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 148,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 134,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 May 2017 134,468 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2016 121,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2016 121,364 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ON FRONT SUB FRAME (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 109,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 89,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,513 miles

front brake balance just within limits

Pass 4 May 2011 72,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2005 23,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 23,519 miles

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

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 HRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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