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FD02 PHJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 101,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,191 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,166 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,535 miles

Both front tyres worn close too limit

Near side rear tyre worn close too wear indicators

Off side rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre close too wear indicaters

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre close too wear indicaters

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,022 miles

Both front tyres close too legal limit

Hand brake requires adjustment due to travel

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres close too legal limit

Hand brake requires adjustment due to travel

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 65,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,772 miles

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

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

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 PHJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

FD02 PHJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is FD02 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 PHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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