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FH51 YAF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 YAF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,645 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,642 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 123,902 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 121,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 121,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 116,264 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,382 miles

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

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2017 106,713 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 104,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 101,680 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 101,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,954 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,069 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 83,069 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,375 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,741 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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FH51 YAF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FH51 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

FH51 YAF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is FH51 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 YAF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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