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FJ02 EKM

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,124 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body components corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body components corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2018 93,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Over Fuel Tank. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare Wheel Fitted To N/S/Front At Time Of Test.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 90,416 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,357 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on tread and sidewall but not showing ply or cords

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on tread and sidewall but not showing ply or cords

Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,879 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on tread and sidewall but not showing ply or cords

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on tread and sidewall but not showing ply or cords

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,555 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,552 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,308 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,426 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,426 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,469 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,224 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 EKM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EKM, 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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FJ02 EKM is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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