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FJ02 EJL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,367 mi
Last recorded136,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EJL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,367 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,962 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 10 Jul 2015 120,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,239 miles

engine management light is on

offside front mirror back cover missing

offside rear bumper reflector damage

Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine management light is on

offside front mirror back cover missing

offside rear bumper reflector damage

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,936 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,201 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light is on

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,444 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,564 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,356 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 124,356 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 112,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,276 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,276 miles

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

Dashboard Engine Management fault warning lamp illuminated.

Noted all tyres appear under-inflated.

Noted deterioration to nearside rear lamp unit(damp showing internally.)

Presenter of vehicle given opportunity to move official stickers to outside swept area of windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,940 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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FJ02 EJL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

FJ02 EJL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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