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FD02 PLJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,496 mi
Last recorded104,496 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,446 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

FD02 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is FD02 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 PLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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