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FJ02 GZR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,770 mi
Last recorded173,770 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,770 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 173,728 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 163,006 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 151,526 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,258 miles

Front slight bind on brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,888 miles

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

Offside wiper worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 129,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside wiper worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2014 105,600 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,310 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 258,585 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 GZR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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