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FJ02 DXE

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DXE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,741 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting projected beam patern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 53,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to ends of front to rear brake pipes

engine oil below minimum, oil added

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, also cracking to sidewalls and tread (4mm)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, also cracking to sidewalls and tread

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, cracking to sidewalls and tread (4mm)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, 4mm in tread

rear axle mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to ends of front to rear brake pipes

engine oil below minimum, oil added

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, also cracking to sidewalls and tread (4mm)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, also cracking to sidewalls and tread

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, cracking to sidewalls and tread (4mm)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, 4mm in tread

rear axle mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 May 2017 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to various brake pipes

fuel lamp on

n/s/f tyre wear to edges and cracking to tread

n/s/r tyre wear to edges

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre wear to edges and cracking o tread

petrol tank heat shield loose

rear axle mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 May 2017 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to various brake pipes

engine oil below minimum level

fuel lamp on

n/s/f tyre wear to edges and cracking to tread

n/s/r tyre wear to edges

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre wear to edges and cracking o tread

petrol tank heat shield loose

rear axle mounting bushes unbonding, not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake discs worn

wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,289 miles

both front tyre's cracking slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2016 40,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both front tyre's cracking slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,440 miles

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge and cracked in shoulder

rear pad linings wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,904 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,896 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,496 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,552 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,566 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,768 miles

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

no rear seat headrests fitted

o/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,047 miles

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

sidewall damage to both front tyres but not exposing cord

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,665 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 16,665 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DXE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ02 DXE, 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 FJ02 DXE registered?

FJ02 DXE is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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