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FG02 MPZ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MPZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,773 miles

Clutch is worn

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

Offside Rear tyre is over 20 years old

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,639 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

general underbody corrosion to suspension and exhaust components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,343 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,369 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,130 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,130 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,996 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror. (8.1.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working high light. (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade smearing.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,012 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,146 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,824 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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FG02 MPZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG02 MPZ, 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 FG02 MPZ registered?

FG02 MPZ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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