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FH51 XJX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XJX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 161,300 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 161,300 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both heavily frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 158,772 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 158,772 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,188 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 155,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 141,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to cailper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to cailper (3.6.B.4d)

slight cracking to rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2015 141,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to cailper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to cailper (3.6.B.4d)

slight cracking to rear axle bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,841 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 128,856 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,599 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,305 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,350 miles

some wear in both rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2008 69,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

handbrake reserve travel just within limit

some wear in both rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,278 miles

nearside reartyre wall starting to perish †

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside reartyre wall starting to perish †

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,978 miles

both front tyres close to limit

uneven wear both rear tyres

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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FH51 XJX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH51 XJX, 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 FH51 XJX registered?

FH51 XJX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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