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FH02 VZA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

multiple points of body damage

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield which protects fuel tank is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,988 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 abs pump to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 88,210 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% front axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall 195 60 15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,427 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,766 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,766 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,950 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,250 miles

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

nearside front mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,937 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,188 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,940 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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FH02 VZA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FH02 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 VZA registered?

FH02 VZA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FH02 VZA safe to buy?

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