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FH51 YAY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 YAY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 71,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,751 miles

general underbody corrosion but nothing holed

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 71,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,343 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,343 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,275 miles

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places /vehicle poss been stood for some time

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel high / no resserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head light lens fogged over / h/light beam patterns deffused (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding to excess / noise on n/s/r / internal shoes / / unable to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places / signs of vehicle been stood for some time

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,184 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorber corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front head lamps frosted over but still showing beam pattern

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front head lamp aims too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets missing screen (8.2.3)

both front head lamps frosted over but still showing beam pattern

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,071 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK - BACK OF ENGINE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION / EXHAUST / BRAKE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 9 Jan 2016 65,068 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour O/S SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE OIL LEAK - BACK OF ENGINE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION / EXHAUST / BRAKE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,463 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,448 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offsdie rear tyre ntread deformed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,448 miles

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

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

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

offsdie rear tyre ntread deformed

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres developing uneven wear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,773 miles

rear tyres developing uneven wear

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,045 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.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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FH51 YAY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

FH51 YAY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is FH51 YAY safe to buy?

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