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FJ02 EKW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,828 mi
Last recorded95,828 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EKW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,828 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 93,423 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 92,391 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,182 miles

slight under-body corrosion

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

nsf wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 3 Jan 2018 76,182 miles

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

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

nsf wheel stiff when rotated by hand

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inoprative

nearside headlamp bracket broken but unit not insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp inoprative

nearside front tyre perished

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not considered insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,647 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes greased

centre stop light inoprative

nearside front door check strap broken

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not considered insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,762 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers split

osf tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,364 miles

front pads 30% worn

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 EKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

FJ02 EKW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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