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FD02 MUA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,892 mi
Last recorded166,892 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 MUA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend inspect/repair (1.2.1 (f))

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

front lower engine mount starting to wear

offside repeater bulb fading in colour

some corrosion blisters to nearside rear sill

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

Fail 5 Feb 2020 166,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend inspect/repair (1.2.1 (f))

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

front lower engine mount starting to wear

offside repeater bulb fading in colour

some corrosion blisters to nearside rear sill

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

Pass 11 Feb 2019 163,311 miles

both front tyres perishing/cracking

corrosion to both rear inner sills

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working?

offside rear tyre perishing/splitting - recommend replace

rear axle both front bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2018 160,687 miles

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

indicator side repeaters fading colour

slight n/s/f steering rack/rod play

some rear brake imbalance

wear/separating to rear axle bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2018 160,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

indicator side repeaters fading colour

slight n/s/f steering rack/rod play

some rear brake imbalance

wear/separating to rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2017 154,918 miles

headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread + wearing inner edge

some rear brake imbalance

some rear brake imbalance

some wear to rear axle bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2017 154,883 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread + wearing inner edge

some rear brake imbalance

some rear brake imbalance

some wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,714 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust noisy

front indicators faded - recommend replace

o/s/f tyre 2mm

slight n/s rack play

wear to rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2016 146,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust noisy

front indicators faded - recommend replace

o/s/f tyre 2mm

slight n/s rack play

wear to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,207 miles

delaminating to rear number plate

front indicators fading colour

headlamp lens worn - beam patterns weakening

rear brake pipes previously grease near to ends

slight n/s steering rod play

some wear/separating to rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2014 137,993 miles

corrosoin/slight pitting to rear brake pipes

delaminating to rear number plate

front indicators fading colour

separating to rear axle bushes

slight n/s/f steering rod play

struggled to pass emissions test

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,525 miles

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front indicators fading

nearside wiper starting to split

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 118,368 miles

radiator leaking

rear subframe bushes seperating

some corrosion to rear discs

some inner edge wear to front tyres

very slight nearside steering rack/rod play

Pass 27 Nov 2009 106,031 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges nearside on limit

corrosion lips rear discs

rear wiper worn

slight nearside steering rod play

wear to front discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2009 106,004 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing edges nearside on limit

corrosion lips rear discs

offside front tyre worn edges on limit

rear wiper worn

screw in nearside front tyre

slight nearside steering rod play

wear to front discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,553 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 MUA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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