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FJ02 BMU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 BMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 62,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,897 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,705 miles

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

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

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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FJ02 BMU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FJ02 BMU, 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 FJ02 BMU registered?

FJ02 BMU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is FJ02 BMU safe to buy?

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